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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.54, 22,295.16 and 9,783.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.54, 22,295.16 and 9,783.32 is: 13,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.54 : 22,295.16 = 9,783.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.54/22,295.16 = 9,783.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.54x = 22,295.16 × 9,783.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.54x = 218,120,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,120,524.34/16,155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.29

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