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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.63, 22,304.23 and 9,090.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.63, 22,304.23 and 9,090.25 is: 12,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.63 : 22,304.23 = 9,090.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.63/22,304.23 = 9,090.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.63x = 22,304.23 × 9,090.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.63x = 202,751,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,751,026.76/16,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.43

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