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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.29, 22,303.81 and 9,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.29, 22,303.81 and 9,088.76 is: 12,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.29 : 22,303.81 = 9,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.29/22,303.81 = 9,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.29x = 22,303.81 × 9,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.29x = 202,713,976.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,713,976.18/16,162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.40

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