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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.56, 22,293.66 and 9,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.56, 22,293.66 and 9,080.80 is: 12,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.56 : 22,293.66 = 9,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.56/22,293.66 = 9,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.56x = 22,293.66 × 9,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.56x = 202,444,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,444,267.73/16,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.71

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