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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.18, 22,286.10 and 9,076.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.18, 22,286.10 and 9,076.22 is: 12,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.18 : 22,286.10 = 9,076.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.18/22,286.10 = 9,076.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.18x = 22,286.10 × 9,076.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.18x = 202,273,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,273,546.54/16,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.76

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