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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.68, 22,285.41 and 9,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.68, 22,285.41 and 9,075.72 is: 12,523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.68 : 22,285.41 = 9,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.68/22,285.41 = 9,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.68x = 22,285.41 × 9,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.68x = 202,256,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,256,141.25/16,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.07

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