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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.04, 22,274.84 and 9,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.04, 22,274.84 and 9,067.40 is: 12,513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.04 : 22,274.84 = 9,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.04/22,274.84 = 9,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.04x = 22,274.84 × 9,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.04x = 201,974,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,974,884.22/16,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.13

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