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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.72, 22,294.80 and 9,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.72, 22,294.80 and 9,082.08 is: 12,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.72 : 22,294.80 = 9,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.72/22,294.80 = 9,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.72x = 22,294.80 × 9,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.72x = 202,483,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,483,157.18/16,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.22

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