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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.52, 22,294.38 and 9,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.52, 22,294.38 and 9,082.60 is: 12,533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.52 : 22,294.38 = 9,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.52/22,294.38 = 9,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.52x = 22,294.38 × 9,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.52x = 202,490,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,490,935.79/16,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.85

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