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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.03, 22,301.24 and 9,084.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.03, 22,301.24 and 9,084.03 is: 12,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.03 : 22,301.24 = 9,084.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.03/22,301.24 = 9,084.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.03x = 22,301.24 × 9,084.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.03x = 202,585,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,585,087.78/16,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.73

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