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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.38, 22,290.62 and 9,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.38, 22,290.62 and 9,079.25 is: 12,529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.38 : 22,290.62 = 9,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.38/22,290.62 = 9,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.38x = 22,290.62 × 9,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.38x = 202,382,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,382,111.64/16,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.55

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