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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.76, 22,286.28 and 9,075.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.76, 22,286.28 and 9,075.18 is: 12,524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.76 : 22,286.28 = 9,075.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.76/22,286.28 = 9,075.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.76x = 22,286.28 × 9,075.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.76x = 202,252,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,252,002.53/16,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.31

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