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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.10, 22,286.46 and 9,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.10, 22,286.46 and 9,074.52 is: 12,524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.10 : 22,286.46 = 9,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.10/22,286.46 = 9,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.10x = 22,286.46 × 9,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.10x = 202,238,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,238,927.00/16,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.01

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