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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.60, 22,266.54 and 9,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.60, 22,266.54 and 9,063.24 is: 12,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.60 : 22,266.54 = 9,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.60/22,266.54 = 9,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.60x = 22,266.54 × 9,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.60x = 201,806,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,806,995.99/16,134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.72

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