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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.45, 22,581.57 and 9,095.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.45, 22,581.57 and 9,095.54 is: 12,551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.45 : 22,581.57 = 9,095.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.45/22,581.57 = 9,095.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.45x = 22,581.57 × 9,095.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.45x = 205,391,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,391,573.20/16,363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.85

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