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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.30, 22,313.79 and 9,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.30, 22,313.79 and 9,095.36 is: 12,550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.30 : 22,313.79 = 9,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.30/22,313.79 = 9,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.30x = 22,313.79 × 9,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.30x = 202,951,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,951,841.45/16,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.90

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