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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.52, 22,302.40 and 9,087.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.52, 22,302.40 and 9,087.36 is: 12,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.52 : 22,302.40 = 9,087.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.52/22,302.40 = 9,087.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.52x = 22,302.40 × 9,087.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.52x = 202,669,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,669,937.66/16,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.05

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