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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.55, 22,290.53 and 9,079.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.55, 22,290.53 and 9,079.02 is: 12,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.55 : 22,290.53 = 9,079.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.55/22,290.53 = 9,079.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.55x = 22,290.53 × 9,079.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.55x = 202,376,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,376,122.29/16,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.05

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