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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.41, 22,295.75 and 9,082.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.41, 22,295.75 and 9,082.91 is: 12,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.41 : 22,295.75 = 9,082.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.41/22,295.75 = 9,082.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.41x = 22,295.75 × 9,082.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.41x = 202,510,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,510,133.74/16,156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.35

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