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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.62, 22,293.25 and 9,081.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.62, 22,293.25 and 9,081.07 is: 12,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.62 : 22,293.25 = 9,081.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.62/22,293.25 = 9,081.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.62x = 22,293.25 × 9,081.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.62x = 202,446,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,446,563.78/16,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.81

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