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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.54, 22,301.39 and 9,087.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.54, 22,301.39 and 9,087.01 is: 12,539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.54 : 22,301.39 = 9,087.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.54/22,301.39 = 9,087.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.54x = 22,301.39 × 9,087.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.54x = 202,652,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,652,920.91/16,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.99

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