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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.52, 22,293 and 9,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.52, 22,293 and 9,081.60 is: 12,532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.52 : 22,293 = 9,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.52/22,293 = 9,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.52x = 22,293 × 9,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.52x = 202,456,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,456,108.80/16,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.47

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