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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.78, 22,307.31 and 9,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.78, 22,307.31 and 9,091.05 is: 12,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.78 : 22,307.31 = 9,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.78/22,307.31 = 9,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.78x = 22,307.31 × 9,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.78x = 202,796,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,796,870.58/16,164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.60

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