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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.44, 22,289.02 and 9,076.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.44, 22,289.02 and 9,076.91 is: 12,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.44 : 22,289.02 = 9,076.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.44/22,289.02 = 9,076.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.44x = 22,289.02 × 9,076.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.44x = 202,315,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,315,428.53/16,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.93

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