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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.28, 22,295.88 and 9,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.28, 22,295.88 and 9,082.96 is: 12,535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.28 : 22,295.88 = 9,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.28/22,295.88 = 9,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.28x = 22,295.88 × 9,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.28x = 202,512,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,512,586.20/16,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.38

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