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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.19, 22,303.14 and 9,087.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.19, 22,303.14 and 9,087.99 is: 12,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.19 : 22,303.14 = 9,087.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.19/22,303.14 = 9,087.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.19x = 22,303.14 × 9,087.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.19x = 202,690,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,690,713.29/16,160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.59

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