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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.64, 22,294.36 and 9,082.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.64, 22,294.36 and 9,082.91 is: 12,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.64 : 22,294.36 = 9,082.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.64/22,294.36 = 9,082.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.64x = 22,294.36 × 9,082.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.64x = 202,497,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,497,665.39/16,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.40

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