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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.44, 22,298.52 and 9,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.44, 22,298.52 and 9,084.52 is: 12,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.44 : 22,298.52 = 9,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.44/22,298.52 = 9,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.44x = 22,298.52 × 9,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.44x = 202,571,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,571,350.91/16,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.34

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