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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.41, 22,288.02 and 9,077.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.41, 22,288.02 and 9,077.49 is: 12,527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.41 : 22,288.02 = 9,077.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.41/22,288.02 = 9,077.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.41x = 22,288.02 × 9,077.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.41x = 202,319,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,319,278.67/16,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.19

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