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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.28, 22,299.18 and 9,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.28, 22,299.18 and 9,355.46 is: 12,909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.28 : 22,299.18 = 9,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.28/22,299.18 = 9,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.28x = 22,299.18 × 9,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.28x = 208,619,086.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,619,086.52/16,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.37

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