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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.23, 22,289.31 and 9,076.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.23, 22,289.31 and 9,076.50 is: 12,526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.23 : 22,289.31 = 9,076.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.23/22,289.31 = 9,076.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.23x = 22,289.31 × 9,076.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.23x = 202,308,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,308,922.22/16,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.69

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