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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.85, 22,266.12 and 9,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.85, 22,266.12 and 9,061.26 is: 12,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.85 : 22,266.12 = 9,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.85/22,266.12 = 9,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.85x = 22,266.12 × 9,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.85x = 201,759,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,759,102.51/16,134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.55

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