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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.61, 22,308.68 and 9,091.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.61, 22,308.68 and 9,091.97 is: 12,547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.61 : 22,308.68 = 9,091.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.61/22,308.68 = 9,091.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.61x = 22,308.68 × 9,091.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.61x = 202,829,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,829,849.30/16,165.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.00

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