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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.38, 22,287.86 and 9,077.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.38, 22,287.86 and 9,077.25 is: 12,526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.38 : 22,287.86 = 9,077.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.38/22,287.86 = 9,077.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.38x = 22,287.86 × 9,077.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.38x = 202,312,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,312,477.19/16,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.79

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