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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.52, 22,269.80 and 9,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.52, 22,269.80 and 9,066.24 is: 12,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.52 : 22,269.80 = 9,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.52/22,269.80 = 9,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.52x = 22,269.80 × 9,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.52x = 201,903,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,903,351.55/16,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.42

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