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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.63, 22,291.61 and 9,080.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.63, 22,291.61 and 9,080.51 is: 12,530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.63 : 22,291.61 = 9,080.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.63/22,291.61 = 9,080.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.63x = 22,291.61 × 9,080.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.63x = 202,419,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,419,030.66/16,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.87

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