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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.12, 22,303.58 and 9,088.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.12, 22,303.58 and 9,088.58 is: 12,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.12 : 22,303.58 = 9,088.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.12/22,303.58 = 9,088.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.12x = 22,303.58 × 9,088.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.12x = 202,707,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,707,871.12/16,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.16

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