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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.50, 22,298.25 and 9,084.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.50, 22,298.25 and 9,084.37 is: 12,536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.50 : 22,298.25 = 9,084.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.50/22,298.25 = 9,084.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.50x = 22,298.25 × 9,084.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.50x = 202,565,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,565,553.35/16,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.94

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