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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.16, 22,302.30 and 9,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.16, 22,302.30 and 9,087.64 is: 12,540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.16 : 22,302.30 = 9,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.16/22,302.30 = 9,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.16x = 22,302.30 × 9,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.16x = 202,675,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,675,273.57/16,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.89

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