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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.12, 22,287.51 and 9,077.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.12, 22,287.51 and 9,077.19 is: 12,525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.12 : 22,287.51 = 9,077.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.12/22,287.51 = 9,077.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.12x = 22,287.51 × 9,077.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.12x = 202,307,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,307,962.90/16,152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.16

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