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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.16, 22,303.68 and 9,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.16, 22,303.68 and 9,088.64 is: 12,542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.16 : 22,303.68 = 9,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.16/22,303.68 = 9,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.16x = 22,303.68 × 9,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.16x = 202,710,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,710,118.20/16,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.27

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