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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.60, 22,289.34 and 9,078.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.60, 22,289.34 and 9,078.76 is: 12,529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.60 : 22,289.34 = 9,078.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.60/22,289.34 = 9,078.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.60x = 22,289.34 × 9,078.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.60x = 202,359,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,359,568.42/16,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.54

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