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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.62, 22,268.76 and 9,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.62, 22,268.76 and 9,062.92 is: 12,506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.62 : 22,268.76 = 9,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.62/22,268.76 = 9,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.62x = 22,268.76 × 9,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.62x = 201,819,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,819,990.38/16,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.96

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