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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.28, 22,287.23 and 9,076.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.28, 22,287.23 and 9,076.68 is: 12,525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.28 : 22,287.23 = 9,076.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.28/22,287.23 = 9,076.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.28x = 22,287.23 × 9,076.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.28x = 202,294,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,294,009.41/16,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.73

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