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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.31, 22,288.85 and 9,076.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.31, 22,288.85 and 9,076.79 is: 12,526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.31 : 22,288.85 = 9,076.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.31/22,288.85 = 9,076.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.31x = 22,288.85 × 9,076.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.31x = 202,311,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,311,088.00/16,150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.76

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