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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.62, 22,294.65 and 9,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.62, 22,294.65 and 9,082.10 is: 12,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.62 : 22,294.65 = 9,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.62/22,294.65 = 9,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.62x = 22,294.65 × 9,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.62x = 202,482,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,482,240.77/16,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.24

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