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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.06, 22,269.26 and 9,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.06, 22,269.26 and 9,063.60 is: 12,507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.06 : 22,269.26 = 9,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.06/22,269.26 = 9,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.06x = 22,269.26 × 9,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.06x = 201,839,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,839,664.94/16,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.83

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