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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,139.70, 22,274.87 and 9,066.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,139.70, 22,274.87 and 9,066.12 is: 12,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,139.70 : 22,274.87 = 9,066.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,139.70/22,274.87 = 9,066.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,139.70x = 22,274.87 × 9,066.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,139.70x = 201,946,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,946,644.40/16,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.42

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