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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.94, 22,303.35 and 9,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.94, 22,303.35 and 9,088.02 is: 12,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.94 : 22,303.35 = 9,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.94/22,303.35 = 9,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.94x = 22,303.35 × 9,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.94x = 202,693,290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,693,290.87/16,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.17

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