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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.12, 22,299.45 and 9,085.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.12, 22,299.45 and 9,085.57 is: 12,538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.12 : 22,299.45 = 9,085.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.12/22,299.45 = 9,085.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.12x = 22,299.45 × 9,085.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.12x = 202,603,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,603,213.94/16,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.01

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