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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.43, 22,296.92 and 9,083.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.43, 22,296.92 and 9,083.85 is: 12,535.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.43 : 22,296.92 = 9,083.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.43/22,296.92 = 9,083.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.43x = 22,296.92 × 9,083.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.43x = 202,541,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,541,831.32/16,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.52

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