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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.44, 22,301.28 and 9,086.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.44, 22,301.28 and 9,086.52 is: 12,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.44 : 22,301.28 = 9,086.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.44/22,301.28 = 9,086.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.44x = 22,301.28 × 9,086.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.44x = 202,641,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,641,026.75/16,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.10

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