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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.08, 22,273.80 and 9,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.08, 22,273.80 and 9,067.52 is: 12,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.08 : 22,273.80 = 9,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.08/22,273.80 = 9,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.08x = 22,273.80 × 9,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.08x = 201,968,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,968,126.98/16,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.45

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