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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.50, 22,289.11 and 9,076.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.50, 22,289.11 and 9,076.97 is: 12,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.50 : 22,289.11 = 9,076.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.50/22,289.11 = 9,076.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.50x = 22,289.11 × 9,076.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.50x = 202,317,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,317,615.83/16,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.02

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