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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.79, 22,292.00 and 9,080.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.79, 22,292.00 and 9,080.22 is: 12,530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.79 : 22,292.00 = 9,080.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.79/22,292.00 = 9,080.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.79x = 22,292.00 × 9,080.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.79x = 202,416,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,416,218.84/16,153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.58

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