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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.37, 22,278.20 and 9,070.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.37, 22,278.20 and 9,070.43 is: 12,515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.37 : 22,278.20 = 9,070.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.37/22,278.20 = 9,070.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.37x = 22,278.20 × 9,070.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.37x = 202,072,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,072,696.88/16,145.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.83

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