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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.92, 22,303.31 and 9,088.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.92, 22,303.31 and 9,088.19 is: 12,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.92 : 22,303.31 = 9,088.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.92/22,303.31 = 9,088.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.92x = 22,303.31 × 9,088.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.92x = 202,696,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,696,718.91/16,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.62

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