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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.86, 22,268.87 and 9,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.86, 22,268.87 and 9,063.28 is: 12,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.86 : 22,268.87 = 9,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.86/22,268.87 = 9,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.86x = 22,268.87 × 9,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.86x = 201,829,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,829,071.58/16,136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.33

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