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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.24, 22,294.84 and 9,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.24, 22,294.84 and 9,080.50 is: 12,532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.24 : 22,294.84 = 9,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.24/22,294.84 = 9,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.24x = 22,294.84 × 9,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.24x = 202,448,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,448,294.62/16,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.21

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