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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.29, 22,306.82 and 9,092.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.29, 22,306.82 and 9,092.91 is: 12,547.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.29 : 22,306.82 = 9,092.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.29/22,306.82 = 9,092.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.29x = 22,306.82 × 9,092.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.29x = 202,833,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,833,861.18/16,165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.49

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