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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.61, 22,301.78 and 9,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.61, 22,301.78 and 9,086.97 is: 12,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.61 : 22,301.78 = 9,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.61/22,301.78 = 9,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.61x = 22,301.78 × 9,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.61x = 202,655,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,655,560.37/16,160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.09

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