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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.50, 22,304.11 and 9,088.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.50, 22,304.11 and 9,088.77 is: 12,542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.50 : 22,304.11 = 9,088.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.50/22,304.11 = 9,088.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.50x = 22,304.11 × 9,088.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.50x = 202,717,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,717,003.80/16,162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.43

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