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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.09, 22,285.12 and 9,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.09, 22,285.12 and 9,345.28 is: 12,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.09 : 22,285.12 = 9,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.09/22,285.12 = 9,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.09x = 22,285.12 × 9,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.09x = 208,260,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,260,686.23/16,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.33

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