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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.20, 22,287.60 and 9,077.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.20, 22,287.60 and 9,077.12 is: 12,526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.20 : 22,287.60 = 9,077.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.20/22,287.60 = 9,077.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.20x = 22,287.60 × 9,077.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.20x = 202,307,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,307,219.71/16,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.61

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