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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.08, 22,291.32 and 9,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.08, 22,291.32 and 9,079.18 is: 12,528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.08 : 22,291.32 = 9,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.08/22,291.32 = 9,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.08x = 22,291.32 × 9,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.08x = 202,386,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,386,906.72/16,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.53

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