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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.20, 22,284.84 and 9,075.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.20, 22,284.84 and 9,075.12 is: 12,523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.20 : 22,284.84 = 9,075.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.20/22,284.84 = 9,075.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.20x = 22,284.84 × 9,075.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.20x = 202,237,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,237,597.18/16,148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.85

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