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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.62, 22,267.96 and 9,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.62, 22,267.96 and 9,063.34 is: 12,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.62 : 22,267.96 = 9,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.62/22,267.96 = 9,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.62x = 22,267.96 × 9,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.62x = 201,822,092.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,822,092.59/16,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.09

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