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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.73, 22,313.02 and 9,094.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.73, 22,313.02 and 9,094.78 is: 12,550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.73 : 22,313.02 = 9,094.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.73/22,313.02 = 9,094.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.73x = 22,313.02 × 9,094.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.73x = 202,932,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,932,030.24/16,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.12

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