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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.01, 22,296.51 and 9,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.01, 22,296.51 and 9,083.49 is: 12,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.01 : 22,296.51 = 9,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.01/22,296.51 = 9,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.01x = 22,296.51 × 9,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.01x = 202,530,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,530,125.62/16,156.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.90

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