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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.54, 22,296.06 and 9,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.54, 22,296.06 and 9,083.02 is: 12,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.54 : 22,296.06 = 9,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.54/22,296.06 = 9,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.54x = 22,296.06 × 9,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.54x = 202,515,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,515,558.90/16,156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.59

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