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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.99, 22,303.67 and 9,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.99, 22,303.67 and 9,088.35 is: 12,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.99 : 22,303.67 = 9,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.99/22,303.67 = 9,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.99x = 22,303.67 × 9,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.99x = 202,703,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,703,470.45/16,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.99

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