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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.56, 22,269.90 and 9,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.56, 22,269.90 and 9,064.72 is: 12,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.56 : 22,269.90 = 9,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.56/22,269.90 = 9,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.56x = 22,269.90 × 9,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.56x = 201,870,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,870,407.93/16,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.13

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