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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.48, 22,309.92 and 9,092.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.48, 22,309.92 and 9,092.84 is: 12,548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.48 : 22,309.92 = 9,092.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.48/22,309.92 = 9,092.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.48x = 22,309.92 × 9,092.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.48x = 202,860,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,860,421.42/16,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.22

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