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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.58, 22,446.21 and 9,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.58, 22,446.21 and 9,095.58 is: 12,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.58 : 22,446.21 = 9,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.58/22,446.21 = 9,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.58x = 22,446.21 × 9,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.58x = 204,161,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,161,298.75/16,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.74

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