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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.26, 22,425.12 and 9,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.26, 22,425.12 and 9,080.60 is: 12,530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.26 : 22,425.12 = 9,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.26/22,425.12 = 9,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.26x = 22,425.12 × 9,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.26x = 203,633,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,633,544.67/16,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.32

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