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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.60, 22,298.87 and 9,085.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.60, 22,298.87 and 9,085.03 is: 12,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.60 : 22,298.87 = 9,085.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.60/22,298.87 = 9,085.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.60x = 22,298.87 × 9,085.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.60x = 202,585,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,585,791.42/16,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.34

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