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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.04, 22,286.92 and 9,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.04, 22,286.92 and 9,076.44 is: 12,525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.04 : 22,286.92 = 9,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.04/22,286.92 = 9,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.04x = 22,286.92 × 9,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.04x = 202,285,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,285,892.16/16,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.41

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