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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.82, 22,306.68 and 9,092.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.82, 22,306.68 and 9,092.82 is: 12,546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.82 : 22,306.68 = 9,092.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.82/22,306.68 = 9,092.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.82x = 22,306.68 × 9,092.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.82x = 202,830,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,830,626.04/16,166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.11

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