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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.41, 22,445.80 and 9,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.41, 22,445.80 and 9,094.88 is: 12,550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.41 : 22,445.80 = 9,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.41/22,445.80 = 9,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.41x = 22,445.80 × 9,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.41x = 204,141,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,141,890.88/16,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.68

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