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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.89, 22,287.45 and 9,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.89, 22,287.45 and 9,076.60 is: 12,526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.89 : 22,287.45 = 9,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.89/22,287.45 = 9,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.89x = 22,287.45 × 9,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.89x = 202,294,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,294,268.67/16,148.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.82

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