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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.81, 22,425.23 and 9,080.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.81, 22,425.23 and 9,080.82 is: 12,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.81 : 22,425.23 = 9,080.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.81/22,425.23 = 9,080.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.81x = 22,425.23 × 9,080.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.81x = 203,639,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,639,431.68/16,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.26

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