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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.08, 22,282.74 and 9,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.08, 22,282.74 and 9,073.44 is: 12,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.08 : 22,282.74 = 9,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.08/22,282.74 = 9,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.08x = 22,282.74 × 9,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.08x = 202,181,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,181,104.43/16,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.22

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