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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.17, 22,288.85 and 9,079.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.17, 22,288.85 and 9,079.66 is: 12,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.17 : 22,288.85 = 9,079.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.17/22,288.85 = 9,079.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.17x = 22,288.85 × 9,079.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.17x = 202,375,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,375,068.35/16,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.28

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