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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.04, 22,307.60 and 9,091.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.04, 22,307.60 and 9,091.31 is: 12,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.04 : 22,307.60 = 9,091.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.04/22,307.60 = 9,091.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.04x = 22,307.60 × 9,091.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.04x = 202,805,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,805,218.15/16,165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.92

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