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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.67, 22,288.16 and 9,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.67, 22,288.16 and 9,079.16 is: 12,528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.67 : 22,288.16 = 9,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.67/22,288.16 = 9,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.67x = 22,288.16 × 9,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.67x = 202,357,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,357,682.00/16,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.59

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