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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.91, 22,301.89 and 9,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.91, 22,301.89 and 9,087.28 is: 12,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.91 : 22,301.89 = 9,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.91/22,301.89 = 9,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.91x = 22,301.89 × 9,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.91x = 202,663,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,663,518.96/16,160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.35

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