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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.80, 22,296.66 and 9,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.80, 22,296.66 and 9,085.32 is: 12,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.80 : 22,296.66 = 9,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.80/22,296.66 = 9,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.80x = 22,296.66 × 9,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.80x = 202,572,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,572,291.03/16,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.12

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