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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.78, 22,307.19 and 9,092.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.78, 22,307.19 and 9,092.05 is: 12,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.78 : 22,307.19 = 9,092.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.78/22,307.19 = 9,092.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.78x = 22,307.19 × 9,092.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.78x = 202,818,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,818,086.84/16,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.14

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