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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.62, 22,301.54 and 9,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.62, 22,301.54 and 9,087.10 is: 12,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.62 : 22,301.54 = 9,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.62/22,301.54 = 9,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.62x = 22,301.54 × 9,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.62x = 202,656,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,656,324.13/16,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.13

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