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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.32, 22,285.92 and 9,075.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.32, 22,285.92 and 9,075.36 is: 12,523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.32 : 22,285.92 = 9,075.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.32/22,285.92 = 9,075.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.32x = 22,285.92 × 9,075.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.32x = 202,252,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,252,746.93/16,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.14

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