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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.84, 22,287.54 and 9,077.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.84, 22,287.54 and 9,077.56 is: 12,526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.84 : 22,287.54 = 9,077.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.84/22,287.54 = 9,077.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.84x = 22,287.54 × 9,077.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.84x = 202,316,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,316,481.60/16,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.68

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