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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.96, 22,158.92 and 9,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.96, 22,158.92 and 9,160.18 is: 12,639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.96 : 22,158.92 = 9,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.96/22,158.92 = 9,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.96x = 22,158.92 × 9,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.96x = 202,979,736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,979,736.43/16,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.66

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