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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.37, 22,297.15 and 9,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.37, 22,297.15 and 9,083.80 is: 12,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.37 : 22,297.15 = 9,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.37/22,297.15 = 9,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.37x = 22,297.15 × 9,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.37x = 202,542,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,542,739.43/16,157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.62

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