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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.48, 22,280.13 and 9,070.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.48, 22,280.13 and 9,070.29 is: 12,518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.48 : 22,280.13 = 9,070.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.48/22,280.13 = 9,070.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.48x = 22,280.13 × 9,070.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.48x = 202,087,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,087,240.34/16,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.20

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