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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,139.63, 22,272.69 and 9,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,139.63, 22,272.69 and 9,066.06 is: 12,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,139.63 : 22,272.69 = 9,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,139.63/22,272.69 = 9,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,139.63x = 22,272.69 × 9,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,139.63x = 201,925,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,925,543.90/16,139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.17

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