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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.54, 22,294.68 and 9,082.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.54, 22,294.68 and 9,082.02 is: 12,533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.54 : 22,294.68 = 9,082.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.54/22,294.68 = 9,082.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.54x = 22,294.68 × 9,082.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.54x = 202,480,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,480,729.65/16,155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.21

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