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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.82, 22,269.74 and 9,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.82, 22,269.74 and 9,062.69 is: 12,507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.82 : 22,269.74 = 9,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.82/22,269.74 = 9,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.82x = 22,269.74 × 9,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.82x = 201,823,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,823,593.34/16,136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.02

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