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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.92, 22,296.22 and 9,083.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.92, 22,296.22 and 9,083.34 is: 12,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.92 : 22,296.22 = 9,083.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.92/22,296.22 = 9,083.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.92x = 22,296.22 × 9,083.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.92x = 202,524,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,524,146.97/16,156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.82

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