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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.66, 22,293.50 and 9,080.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.66, 22,293.50 and 9,080.63 is: 12,531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.66 : 22,293.50 = 9,080.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.66/22,293.50 = 9,080.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.66x = 22,293.50 × 9,080.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.66x = 202,439,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,439,103.34/16,154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.31

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