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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.48, 22,303.46 and 9,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.48, 22,303.46 and 9,086.76 is: 12,540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.48 : 22,303.46 = 9,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.48/22,303.46 = 9,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.48x = 22,303.46 × 9,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.48x = 202,666,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,666,188.19/16,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.85

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