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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.65, 22,297.17 and 9,084.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.65, 22,297.17 and 9,084.05 is: 12,535.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.65 : 22,297.17 = 9,084.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.65/22,297.17 = 9,084.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.65x = 22,297.17 × 9,084.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.65x = 202,548,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,548,518.36/16,157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.77

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