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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.11, 22,300.19 and 9,084.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.11, 22,300.19 and 9,084.38 is: 12,537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.11 : 22,300.19 = 9,084.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.11/22,300.19 = 9,084.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.11x = 22,300.19 × 9,084.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.11x = 202,583,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,583,243.11/16,158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.56

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