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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.63, 22,274.07 and 9,067.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.63, 22,274.07 and 9,067.06 is: 12,512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.63 : 22,274.07 = 9,067.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.63/22,274.07 = 9,067.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.63x = 22,274.07 × 9,067.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.63x = 201,960,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,960,329.13/16,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.54

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