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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.32, 22,297.08 and 9,083.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.32, 22,297.08 and 9,083.77 is: 12,535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.32 : 22,297.08 = 9,083.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.32/22,297.08 = 9,083.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.32x = 22,297.08 × 9,083.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.32x = 202,541,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,541,546.39/16,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.59

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