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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.16, 22,292.58 and 9,080.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.16, 22,292.58 and 9,080.61 is: 12,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.16 : 22,292.58 = 9,080.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.16/22,292.58 = 9,080.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.16x = 22,292.58 × 9,080.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.16x = 202,430,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,430,224.87/16,154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.15

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