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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.55, 22,309.61 and 9,092.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.55, 22,309.61 and 9,092.97 is: 12,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.55 : 22,309.61 = 9,092.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.55/22,309.61 = 9,092.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.55x = 22,309.61 × 9,092.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.55x = 202,860,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,860,614.44/16,166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.17

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