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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.17, 22,302.55 and 9,087.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.17, 22,302.55 and 9,087.53 is: 12,540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.17 : 22,302.55 = 9,087.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.17/22,302.55 = 9,087.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.17x = 22,302.55 × 9,087.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.17x = 202,675,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,675,159.32/16,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.87

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