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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.70, 22,266.20 and 9,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.70, 22,266.20 and 9,061.76 is: 12,503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.70 : 22,266.20 = 9,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.70/22,266.20 = 9,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.70x = 22,266.20 × 9,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.70x = 201,770,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,770,960.51/16,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.86

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