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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.42, 22,269.65 and 9,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.42, 22,269.65 and 9,063.84 is: 12,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.42 : 22,269.65 = 9,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.42/22,269.65 = 9,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.42x = 22,269.65 × 9,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.42x = 201,848,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,848,633.63/16,137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.11

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