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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.24, 22,272.44 and 9,066.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.24, 22,272.44 and 9,066.51 is: 12,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.24 : 22,272.44 = 9,066.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.24/22,272.44 = 9,066.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.24x = 22,272.44 × 9,066.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.24x = 201,933,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,933,254.65/16,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.17

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