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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.03, 22,298.69 and 9,083.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.03, 22,298.69 and 9,083.45 is: 12,536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.03 : 22,298.69 = 9,083.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.03/22,298.69 = 9,083.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.03x = 22,298.69 × 9,083.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.03x = 202,548,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,548,878.77/16,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.27

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