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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.90, 22,288.06 and 9,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.90, 22,288.06 and 9,437.56 is: 13,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.90 : 22,288.06 = 9,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.90/22,288.06 = 9,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.90x = 22,288.06 × 9,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.90x = 210,344,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,344,903.53/16,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.73

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