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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.44, 22,290.62 and 9,078.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.44, 22,290.62 and 9,078.86 is: 12,528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.44 : 22,290.62 = 9,078.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.44/22,290.62 = 9,078.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.44x = 22,290.62 × 9,078.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.44x = 202,373,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,373,261.45/16,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.96

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