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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.02, 22,277.64 and 9,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.02, 22,277.64 and 9,070.08 is: 12,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.02 : 22,277.64 = 9,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.02/22,277.64 = 9,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.02x = 22,277.64 × 9,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.02x = 202,059,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,059,977.01/16,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.31

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