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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.70, 22,282.02 and 9,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.70, 22,282.02 and 9,074.16 is: 12,520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.70 : 22,282.02 = 9,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.70/22,282.02 = 9,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.70x = 22,282.02 × 9,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.70x = 202,190,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,190,614.60/16,148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.55

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