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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.96, 22,263.83 and 9,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.96, 22,263.83 and 9,061.66 is: 12,505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.96 : 22,263.83 = 9,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.96/22,263.83 = 9,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.96x = 22,263.83 × 9,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.96x = 201,747,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,747,257.76/16,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.28

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