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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.53, 22,304.08 and 9,089.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.53, 22,304.08 and 9,089.39 is: 12,542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.53 : 22,304.08 = 9,089.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.53/22,304.08 = 9,089.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.53x = 22,304.08 × 9,089.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.53x = 202,730,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,730,481.71/16,163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.46

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