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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.14, 22,300.57 and 9,087.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.14, 22,300.57 and 9,087.41 is: 12,539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.14 : 22,300.57 = 9,087.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.14/22,300.57 = 9,087.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.14x = 22,300.57 × 9,087.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.14x = 202,654,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,654,422.82/16,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.61

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