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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.45, 22,294.77 and 9,081.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.45, 22,294.77 and 9,081.87 is: 12,533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.45 : 22,294.77 = 9,081.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.45/22,294.77 = 9,081.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.45x = 22,294.77 × 9,081.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.45x = 202,478,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,478,202.82/16,155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.12

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