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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.96, 22,582.11 and 9,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.96, 22,582.11 and 9,095.86 is: 12,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.96 : 22,582.11 = 9,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.96/22,582.11 = 9,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.96x = 22,582.11 × 9,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.96x = 205,403,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,403,783.69/16,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.20

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