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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.12, 22,293.93 and 9,081.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.12, 22,293.93 and 9,081.57 is: 12,532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.12 : 22,293.93 = 9,081.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.12/22,293.93 = 9,081.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.12x = 22,293.93 × 9,081.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.12x = 202,463,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,463,885.87/16,155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.49

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