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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.68, 22,307.64 and 9,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.68, 22,307.64 and 9,089.92 is: 12,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.68 : 22,307.64 = 9,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.68/22,307.64 = 9,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.68x = 22,307.64 × 9,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.68x = 202,774,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,774,662.99/16,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.08

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