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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.72, 22,290.66 and 9,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.72, 22,290.66 and 9,079.08 is: 12,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.72 : 22,290.66 = 9,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.72/22,290.66 = 9,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.72x = 22,290.66 × 9,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.72x = 202,378,685.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,378,685.39/16,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.08

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