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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.88, 22,286.04 and 9,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.88, 22,286.04 and 9,437.60 is: 13,022.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.88 : 22,286.04 = 9,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.88/22,286.04 = 9,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.88x = 22,286.04 × 9,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.88x = 210,326,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,326,731.10/16,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.62

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