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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.25, 22,297.85 and 9,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.25, 22,297.85 and 9,083.13 is: 12,535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.25 : 22,297.85 = 9,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.25/22,297.85 = 9,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.25x = 22,297.85 × 9,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.25x = 202,534,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,534,270.27/16,156.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.97

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