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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.44, 22,305.42 and 9,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.44, 22,305.42 and 9,089.52 is: 12,544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.44 : 22,305.42 = 9,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.44/22,305.42 = 9,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.44x = 22,305.42 × 9,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.44x = 202,745,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,745,561.20/16,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.24

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