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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.16, 22,294.02 and 9,081.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.16, 22,294.02 and 9,081.64 is: 12,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.16 : 22,294.02 = 9,081.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.16/22,294.02 = 9,081.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.16x = 22,294.02 × 9,081.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.16x = 202,466,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,466,263.79/16,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.61

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