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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.36, 22,307.98 and 9,091.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.36, 22,307.98 and 9,091.78 is: 12,546.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.36 : 22,307.98 = 9,091.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.36/22,307.98 = 9,091.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.36x = 22,307.98 × 9,091.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.36x = 202,819,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,819,167.91/16,165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.53

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