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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.52, 22,269.81 and 9,063.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.52, 22,269.81 and 9,063.97 is: 12,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.52 : 22,269.81 = 9,063.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.52/22,269.81 = 9,063.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.52x = 22,269.81 × 9,063.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.52x = 201,852,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,852,889.75/16,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.30

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