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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.39, 22,269.61 and 9,063.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.39, 22,269.61 and 9,063.81 is: 12,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.39 : 22,269.61 = 9,063.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.39/22,269.61 = 9,063.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.39x = 22,269.61 × 9,063.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.39x = 201,847,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,847,546.83/16,137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.07

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