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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.35, 22,286.78 and 9,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.35, 22,286.78 and 9,074.76 is: 12,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.35 : 22,286.78 = 9,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.35/22,286.78 = 9,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.35x = 22,286.78 × 9,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.35x = 202,247,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,247,022.87/16,148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.32

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