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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.14, 22,269.26 and 9,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.14, 22,269.26 and 9,063.56 is: 12,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.14 : 22,269.26 = 9,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.14/22,269.26 = 9,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.14x = 22,269.26 × 9,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.14x = 201,838,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,838,852.50/16,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.72

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