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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.97, 22,309.04 and 9,092.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.97, 22,309.04 and 9,092.54 is: 12,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.97 : 22,309.04 = 9,092.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.97/22,309.04 = 9,092.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.97x = 22,309.04 × 9,092.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.97x = 202,845,917.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,845,917.07/16,165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.71

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