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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.52, 22,305.16 and 9,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.52, 22,305.16 and 9,089.36 is: 12,543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.52 : 22,305.16 = 9,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.52/22,305.16 = 9,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.52x = 22,305.16 × 9,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.52x = 202,739,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,739,629.10/16,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.81

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