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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.38, 22,292.01 and 9,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.38, 22,292.01 and 9,080.44 is: 12,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.38 : 22,292.01 = 9,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.38/22,292.01 = 9,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.38x = 22,292.01 × 9,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.38x = 202,421,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,421,147.82/16,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.64

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