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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.77, 22,269.73 and 9,063.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.77, 22,269.73 and 9,063.19 is: 12,507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.77 : 22,269.73 = 9,063.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.77/22,269.73 = 9,063.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.77x = 22,269.73 × 9,063.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.77x = 201,834,715.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,834,715.91/16,136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.75

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