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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.15, 22,283.18 and 9,073.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.15, 22,283.18 and 9,073.57 is: 12,521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.15 : 22,283.18 = 9,073.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.15/22,283.18 = 9,073.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.15x = 22,283.18 × 9,073.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.15x = 202,188,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,188,010.06/16,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.59

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