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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.52, 22,272.72 and 9,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.52, 22,272.72 and 9,068.12 is: 12,513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.52 : 22,272.72 = 9,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.52/22,272.72 = 9,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.52x = 22,272.72 × 9,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.52x = 201,971,697.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,971,697.69/16,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.33

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