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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.61, 22,303.16 and 9,087.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.61, 22,303.16 and 9,087.97 is: 12,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.61 : 22,303.16 = 9,087.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.61/22,303.16 = 9,087.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.61x = 22,303.16 × 9,087.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.61x = 202,690,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,690,448.99/16,161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.48

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