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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.50, 22,291.72 and 9,079.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.50, 22,291.72 and 9,079.93 is: 12,530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.50 : 22,291.72 = 9,079.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.50/22,291.72 = 9,079.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.50x = 22,291.72 × 9,079.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.50x = 202,407,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,407,257.18/16,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.24

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