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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.48, 22,299.38 and 9,085.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.48, 22,299.38 and 9,085.54 is: 12,536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.48 : 22,299.38 = 9,085.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.48/22,299.38 = 9,085.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.48x = 22,299.38 × 9,085.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.48x = 202,601,908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,601,908.97/16,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.87

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