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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.52, 22,267.20 and 9,064.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.52, 22,267.20 and 9,064.12 is: 12,507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.52 : 22,267.20 = 9,064.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.52/22,267.20 = 9,064.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.52x = 22,267.20 × 9,064.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.52x = 201,832,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,832,572.86/16,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.81

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