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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.77, 22,286.07 and 9,345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.77, 22,286.07 and 9,345.96 is: 12,896.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.77 : 22,286.07 = 9,345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.77/22,286.07 = 9,345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.77x = 22,286.07 × 9,345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.77x = 208,284,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,284,718.78/16,150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,896.27

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