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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.17, 22,290.23 and 9,080.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.17, 22,290.23 and 9,080.66 is: 12,530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.17 : 22,290.23 = 9,080.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.17/22,290.23 = 9,080.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.17x = 22,290.23 × 9,080.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.17x = 202,409,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,409,843.10/16,153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.66

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