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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.44, 22,302.66 and 9,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.44, 22,302.66 and 9,087.52 is: 12,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.44 : 22,302.66 = 9,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.44/22,302.66 = 9,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.44x = 22,302.66 × 9,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.44x = 202,675,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,675,868.80/16,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.48

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