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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.12, 22,283.52 and 9,073.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.12, 22,283.52 and 9,073.36 is: 12,521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.12 : 22,283.52 = 9,073.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.12/22,283.52 = 9,073.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.12x = 22,283.52 × 9,073.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.12x = 202,186,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,186,399.03/16,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.51

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