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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.28, 22,297.14 and 9,083.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.28, 22,297.14 and 9,083.64 is: 12,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.28 : 22,297.14 = 9,083.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.28/22,297.14 = 9,083.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.28x = 22,297.14 × 9,083.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.28x = 202,539,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,539,192.79/16,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.48

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