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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.13, 22,295.05 and 9,083.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.13, 22,295.05 and 9,083.01 is: 12,534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.13 : 22,295.05 = 9,083.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.13/22,295.05 = 9,083.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.13x = 22,295.05 × 9,083.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.13x = 202,506,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,506,162.10/16,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.32

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