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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.14, 22,303.33 and 9,089.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.14, 22,303.33 and 9,089.41 is: 12,542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.14 : 22,303.33 = 9,089.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.14/22,303.33 = 9,089.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.14x = 22,303.33 × 9,089.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.14x = 202,724,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,724,110.74/16,163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.37

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