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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533, 22,816.08 and 9,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533, 22,816.08 and 9,081 is: 12,532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533 : 22,816.08 = 9,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533/22,816.08 = 9,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533x = 22,816.08 × 9,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533x = 207,192,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,192,822.48/16,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.08

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