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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.13, 22,300.79 and 9,087.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.13, 22,300.79 and 9,087.75 is: 12,540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.13 : 22,300.79 = 9,087.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.13/22,300.79 = 9,087.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.13x = 22,300.79 × 9,087.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.13x = 202,663,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,663,958.88/16,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.99

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