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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,139.88, 22,271.82 and 9,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,139.88, 22,271.82 and 9,064.92 is: 12,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,139.88 : 22,271.82 = 9,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,139.88/22,271.82 = 9,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,139.88x = 22,271.82 × 9,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,139.88x = 201,892,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,892,266.55/16,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.91

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