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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.08, 22,279.17 and 9,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.08, 22,279.17 and 9,071.26 is: 12,517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.08 : 22,279.17 = 9,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.08/22,279.17 = 9,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.08x = 22,279.17 × 9,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.08x = 202,100,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,100,143.65/16,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.75

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