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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.85, 22,293.59 and 9,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.85, 22,293.59 and 9,081.28 is: 12,532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.85 : 22,293.59 = 9,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.85/22,293.59 = 9,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.85x = 22,293.59 × 9,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.85x = 202,454,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,454,231.85/16,154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.10

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