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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.02, 22,295.63 and 9,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.02, 22,295.63 and 9,083.08 is: 12,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.02 : 22,295.63 = 9,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.02/22,295.63 = 9,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.02x = 22,295.63 × 9,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.02x = 202,512,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,512,834.05/16,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.27

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