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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.78, 22,293.69 and 9,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.78, 22,293.69 and 9,081.14 is: 12,532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.78 : 22,293.69 = 9,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.78/22,293.69 = 9,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.78x = 22,293.69 × 9,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.78x = 202,452,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,452,120.01/16,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.03

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