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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.63, 22,292.98 and 9,081.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.63, 22,292.98 and 9,081.51 is: 12,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.63 : 22,292.98 = 9,081.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.63/22,292.98 = 9,081.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.63x = 22,292.98 × 9,081.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.63x = 202,453,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,453,920.80/16,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.25

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