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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.55, 22,282.25 and 9,073.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.55, 22,282.25 and 9,073.02 is: 12,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.55 : 22,282.25 = 9,073.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.55/22,282.25 = 9,073.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.55x = 22,282.25 × 9,073.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.55x = 202,167,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,167,254.53/16,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.77

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