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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.76, 22,269.84 and 9,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.76, 22,269.84 and 9,063.72 is: 12,508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.76 : 22,269.84 = 9,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.76/22,269.84 = 9,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.76x = 22,269.84 × 9,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.76x = 201,847,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,847,594.20/16,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.56

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