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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.39, 22,440.95 and 9,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.39, 22,440.95 and 9,092.08 is: 12,547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.39 : 22,440.95 = 9,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.39/22,440.95 = 9,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.39x = 22,440.95 × 9,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.39x = 204,034,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,034,912.68/16,261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.20

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