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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.40, 22,283.87 and 9,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.40, 22,283.87 and 9,074.48 is: 12,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.40 : 22,283.87 = 9,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.40/22,283.87 = 9,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.40x = 22,283.87 × 9,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.40x = 202,214,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,214,375.85/16,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.03

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