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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.26, 22,300.11 and 9,086.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.26, 22,300.11 and 9,086.31 is: 12,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.26 : 22,300.11 = 9,086.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.26/22,300.11 = 9,086.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.26x = 22,300.11 × 9,086.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.26x = 202,625,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,625,712.49/16,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.75

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