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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.81, 22,272.08 and 9,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.81, 22,272.08 and 9,064.20 is: 12,509.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.81 : 22,272.08 = 9,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.81/22,272.08 = 9,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.81x = 22,272.08 × 9,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.81x = 201,878,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,878,542.22/16,137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,509.66

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