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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.91, 22,295.05 and 9,082.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.91, 22,295.05 and 9,082.41 is: 12,533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.91 : 22,295.05 = 9,082.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.91/22,295.05 = 9,082.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.91x = 22,295.05 × 9,082.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.91x = 202,492,785.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,492,785.07/16,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.67

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