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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.45, 22,298.91 and 9,084.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.45, 22,298.91 and 9,084.87 is: 12,537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.45 : 22,298.91 = 9,084.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.45/22,298.91 = 9,084.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.45x = 22,298.91 × 9,084.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.45x = 202,582,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,582,698.49/16,158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.26

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