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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.62, 22,291.88 and 9,080.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.62, 22,291.88 and 9,080.07 is: 12,530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.62 : 22,291.88 = 9,080.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.62/22,291.88 = 9,080.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.62x = 22,291.88 × 9,080.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.62x = 202,411,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,411,785.43/16,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.43

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