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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.97, 22,274.82 and 9,067.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.97, 22,274.82 and 9,067.39 is: 12,513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.97 : 22,274.82 = 9,067.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.97/22,274.82 = 9,067.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.97x = 22,274.82 × 9,067.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.97x = 201,974,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,974,575.23/16,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.16

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