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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.08, 22,292.70 and 9,080.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.08, 22,292.70 and 9,080.18 is: 12,529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.08 : 22,292.70 = 9,080.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.08/22,292.70 = 9,080.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.08x = 22,292.70 × 9,080.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.08x = 202,421,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,421,728.69/16,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.91

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