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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.05, 22,287.72 and 9,077.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.05, 22,287.72 and 9,077.32 is: 12,526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.05 : 22,287.72 = 9,077.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.05/22,287.72 = 9,077.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.05x = 22,287.72 × 9,077.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.05x = 202,312,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,312,766.51/16,151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.29

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