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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.54, 22,302.96 and 9,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.54, 22,302.96 and 9,088.02 is: 12,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.54 : 22,302.96 = 9,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.54/22,302.96 = 9,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.54x = 22,302.96 × 9,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.54x = 202,689,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,689,746.54/16,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.49

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