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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,144.08, 22,277.79 and 9,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,144.08, 22,277.79 and 9,070.26 is: 12,516.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,144.08 : 22,277.79 = 9,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,144.08/22,277.79 = 9,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,144.08x = 22,277.79 × 9,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,144.08x = 202,065,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,065,347.53/16,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.37

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