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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.69, 22,301.07 and 9,086.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.69, 22,301.07 and 9,086.48 is: 12,540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.69 : 22,301.07 = 9,086.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.69/22,301.07 = 9,086.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.69x = 22,301.07 × 9,086.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.69x = 202,638,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,638,226.53/16,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.51

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