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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.21, 22,265.35 and 9,061.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.21, 22,265.35 and 9,061.29 is: 12,504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.21 : 22,265.35 = 9,061.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.21/22,265.35 = 9,061.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.21x = 22,265.35 × 9,061.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.21x = 201,752,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,752,770.65/16,134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.66

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