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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.66, 22,290.57 and 9,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.66, 22,290.57 and 9,079.16 is: 12,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.66 : 22,290.57 = 9,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.66/22,290.57 = 9,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.66x = 22,290.57 × 9,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.66x = 202,379,540.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,379,540.07/16,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.18

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