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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.30, 22,291.56 and 9,079.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.30, 22,291.56 and 9,079.77 is: 12,530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.30 : 22,291.56 = 9,079.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.30/22,291.56 = 9,079.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.30x = 22,291.56 × 9,079.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.30x = 202,402,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,402,237.74/16,153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.09

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