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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.11, 22,297.42 and 9,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.11, 22,297.42 and 9,082.38 is: 12,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.11 : 22,297.42 = 9,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.11/22,297.42 = 9,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.11x = 22,297.42 × 9,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.11x = 202,513,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,513,529.97/16,156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.80

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