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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.85, 22,308.63 and 9,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.85, 22,308.63 and 9,092.27 is: 12,547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.85 : 22,308.63 = 9,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.85/22,308.63 = 9,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.85x = 22,308.63 × 9,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.85x = 202,836,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,836,108.97/16,165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.20

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