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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.65, 22,288.56 and 9,077.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.65, 22,288.56 and 9,077.07 is: 12,526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.65 : 22,288.56 = 9,077.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.65/22,288.56 = 9,077.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.65x = 22,288.56 × 9,077.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.65x = 202,314,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,314,819.32/16,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.73

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