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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.06, 22,275.18 and 9,066.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.06, 22,275.18 and 9,066.48 is: 12,512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.06 : 22,275.18 = 9,066.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.06/22,275.18 = 9,066.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.06x = 22,275.18 × 9,066.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.06x = 201,957,473.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,957,473.97/16,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.81

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