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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.88, 22,301.66 and 9,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.88, 22,301.66 and 9,086.76 is: 12,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.88 : 22,301.66 = 9,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.88/22,301.66 = 9,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.88x = 22,301.66 × 9,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.88x = 202,649,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,649,832.02/16,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.31

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