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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.12, 22,303.44 and 9,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.12, 22,303.44 and 9,088.20 is: 12,542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.12 : 22,303.44 = 9,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.12/22,303.44 = 9,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.12x = 22,303.44 × 9,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.12x = 202,698,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,698,123.41/16,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.33

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