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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.76, 22,268.60 and 9,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.76, 22,268.60 and 9,063.04 is: 12,506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.76 : 22,268.60 = 9,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.76/22,268.60 = 9,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.76x = 22,268.60 × 9,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.76x = 201,821,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,821,212.54/16,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.92

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