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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141, 22,274.47 and 9,067.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141, 22,274.47 and 9,067.27 is: 12,512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141 : 22,274.47 = 9,067.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141/22,274.47 = 9,067.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141x = 22,274.47 × 9,067.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141x = 201,968,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,968,633.60/16,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.77

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