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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.36, 22,302.81 and 9,087.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.36, 22,302.81 and 9,087.72 is: 12,541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.36 : 22,302.81 = 9,087.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.36/22,302.81 = 9,087.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.36x = 22,302.81 × 9,087.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.36x = 202,681,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,681,692.49/16,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.13

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