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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.63, 22,285.02 and 9,075.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.63, 22,285.02 and 9,075.05 is: 12,523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.63 : 22,285.02 = 9,075.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.63/22,285.02 = 9,075.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.63x = 22,285.02 × 9,075.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.63x = 202,237,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,237,802.28/16,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.52

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