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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.72, 22,293.42 and 9,081.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.72, 22,293.42 and 9,081.08 is: 12,531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.72 : 22,293.42 = 9,081.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.72/22,293.42 = 9,081.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.72x = 22,293.42 × 9,081.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.72x = 202,448,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,448,330.49/16,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.84

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