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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.64, 22,292.98 and 9,081.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.64, 22,292.98 and 9,081.91 is: 12,532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.64 : 22,292.98 = 9,081.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.64/22,292.98 = 9,081.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.64x = 22,292.98 × 9,081.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.64x = 202,462,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,462,837.99/16,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.02

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