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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.64, 22,276.38 and 9,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.64, 22,276.38 and 9,067.54 is: 12,514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.64 : 22,276.38 = 9,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.64/22,276.38 = 9,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.64x = 22,276.38 × 9,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.64x = 201,991,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,991,966.71/16,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.50

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