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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.38, 22,287.56 and 9,075.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.38, 22,287.56 and 9,075.85 is: 12,525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.38 : 22,287.56 = 9,075.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.38/22,287.56 = 9,075.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.38x = 22,287.56 × 9,075.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.38x = 202,278,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,278,450.33/16,149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.47

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