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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.52, 22,268.43 and 9,062.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.52, 22,268.43 and 9,062.97 is: 12,506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.52 : 22,268.43 = 9,062.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.52/22,268.43 = 9,062.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.52x = 22,268.43 × 9,062.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.52x = 201,818,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,818,113.04/16,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.92

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