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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.80, 22,315.62 and 9,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.80, 22,315.62 and 9,095.80 is: 12,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.80 : 22,315.62 = 9,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.80/22,315.62 = 9,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.80x = 22,315.62 × 9,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.80x = 202,978,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,978,416.40/16,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.93

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