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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,138.62, 22,268.88 and 9,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,138.62, 22,268.88 and 9,063.68 is: 12,506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,138.62 : 22,268.88 = 9,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,138.62/22,268.88 = 9,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,138.62x = 22,268.88 × 9,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,138.62x = 201,838,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,838,002.28/16,138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.52

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