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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.35, 22,285.40 and 9,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.35, 22,285.40 and 9,073.76 is: 12,522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.35 : 22,285.40 = 9,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.35/22,285.40 = 9,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.35x = 22,285.40 × 9,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.35x = 202,212,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,212,214.31/16,147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.93

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