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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.94, 22,285.14 and 9,075.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.94, 22,285.14 and 9,075.34 is: 12,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.94 : 22,285.14 = 9,075.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.94/22,285.14 = 9,075.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.94x = 22,285.14 × 9,075.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.94x = 202,245,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,245,222.45/16,148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.75

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