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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.83, 22,298.44 and 9,083.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.83, 22,298.44 and 9,083.26 is: 12,536.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.83 : 22,298.44 = 9,083.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.83/22,298.44 = 9,083.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.83x = 22,298.44 × 9,083.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.83x = 202,542,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,542,528.11/16,156.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.03

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