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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.66, 22,308.51 and 9,092.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.66, 22,308.51 and 9,092.17 is: 12,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.66 : 22,308.51 = 9,092.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.66/22,308.51 = 9,092.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.66x = 22,308.51 × 9,092.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.66x = 202,832,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,832,765.37/16,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.14

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