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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.76, 22,295.66 and 9,082.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.76, 22,295.66 and 9,082.54 is: 12,535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.76 : 22,295.66 = 9,082.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.76/22,295.66 = 9,082.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.76x = 22,295.66 × 9,082.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.76x = 202,501,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,501,223.78/16,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.08

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