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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.36, 22,267.84 and 9,064.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.36, 22,267.84 and 9,064.56 is: 12,508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.36 : 22,267.84 = 9,064.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.36/22,267.84 = 9,064.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.36x = 22,267.84 × 9,064.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.36x = 201,848,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,848,171.75/16,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.13

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