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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.44, 22,307.40 and 9,091.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.44, 22,307.40 and 9,091.98 is: 12,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.44 : 22,307.40 = 9,091.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.44/22,307.40 = 9,091.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.44x = 22,307.40 × 9,091.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.44x = 202,818,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,818,434.65/16,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.42

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