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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.52, 22,295.76 and 9,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.52, 22,295.76 and 9,083.60 is: 12,535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.52 : 22,295.76 = 9,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.52/22,295.76 = 9,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.52x = 22,295.76 × 9,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.52x = 202,525,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,525,765.54/16,156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.23

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