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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.60, 22,286.79 and 9,076.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.60, 22,286.79 and 9,076.65 is: 12,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.60 : 22,286.79 = 9,076.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.60/22,286.79 = 9,076.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.60x = 22,286.79 × 9,076.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.60x = 202,289,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,289,392.45/16,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.42

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