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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.22, 22,312.58 and 9,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.22, 22,312.58 and 9,095.06 is: 12,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.22 : 22,312.58 = 9,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.22/22,312.58 = 9,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.22x = 22,312.58 × 9,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.22x = 202,934,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,934,253.85/16,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.10

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