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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.96, 22,292.19 and 9,079.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.96, 22,292.19 and 9,079.37 is: 12,530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.96 : 22,292.19 = 9,079.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.96/22,292.19 = 9,079.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.96x = 22,292.19 × 9,079.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.96x = 202,398,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,398,929.66/16,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.14

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