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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.34, 22,286.81 and 9,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.34, 22,286.81 and 9,074.76 is: 12,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.34 : 22,286.81 = 9,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.34/22,286.81 = 9,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.34x = 22,286.81 × 9,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.34x = 202,247,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,247,406.54/16,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.35

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