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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.03, 22,284.95 and 9,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.03, 22,284.95 and 9,074.44 is: 12,523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.03 : 22,284.95 = 9,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.03/22,284.95 = 9,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.03x = 22,284.95 × 9,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.03x = 202,223,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,223,340.59/16,148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.09

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