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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.44, 22,282.36 and 9,074.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.44, 22,282.36 and 9,074.93 is: 12,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.44 : 22,282.36 = 9,074.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.44/22,282.36 = 9,074.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.44x = 22,282.36 × 9,074.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.44x = 202,210,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,210,723.14/16,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.77

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