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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.11, 22,303.85 and 9,088.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.11, 22,303.85 and 9,088.47 is: 12,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.11 : 22,303.85 = 9,088.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.11/22,303.85 = 9,088.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.11x = 22,303.85 × 9,088.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.11x = 202,707,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,707,826.17/16,162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.16

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