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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.88, 22,300.44 and 9,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.88, 22,300.44 and 9,089.52 is: 12,542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.88 : 22,300.44 = 9,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.88/22,300.44 = 9,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.88x = 22,300.44 × 9,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.88x = 202,700,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,700,295.39/16,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.65

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