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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.24, 22,297.60 and 9,082.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.24, 22,297.60 and 9,082.50 is: 12,534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.24 : 22,297.60 = 9,082.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.24/22,297.60 = 9,082.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.24x = 22,297.60 × 9,082.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.24x = 202,517,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,517,952/16,156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.97

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