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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.64, 22,291.61 and 9,080.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.64, 22,291.61 and 9,080.91 is: 12,530.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.64 : 22,291.61 = 9,080.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.64/22,291.61 = 9,080.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.64x = 22,291.61 × 9,080.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.64x = 202,428,058.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,428,058.76/16,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.64

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