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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.30, 22,302.74 and 9,089.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.30, 22,302.74 and 9,089.30 is: 12,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.30 : 22,302.74 = 9,089.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.30/22,302.74 = 9,089.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.30x = 22,302.74 × 9,089.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.30x = 202,716,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,716,183.17/16,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.76

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