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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.04, 22,275.83 and 9,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.04, 22,275.83 and 9,067.88 is: 12,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.04 : 22,275.83 = 9,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.04/22,275.83 = 9,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.04x = 22,275.83 × 9,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.04x = 201,994,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,994,553.34/16,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.35

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