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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.82, 22,310.82 and 9,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.82, 22,310.82 and 9,095.82 is: 12,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.82 : 22,310.82 = 9,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.82/22,310.82 = 9,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.82x = 22,310.82 × 9,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.82x = 202,935,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,935,202.77/16,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.25

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