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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.61, 22,269.09 and 9,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.61, 22,269.09 and 9,062.88 is: 12,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.61 : 22,269.09 = 9,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.61/22,269.09 = 9,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.61x = 22,269.09 × 9,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.61x = 201,822,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,822,090.38/16,136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.09

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