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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.51, 22,294.41 and 9,081.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.51, 22,294.41 and 9,081.94 is: 12,532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.51 : 22,294.41 = 9,081.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.51/22,294.41 = 9,081.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.51x = 22,294.41 × 9,081.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.51x = 202,476,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,476,438.22/16,155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.96

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