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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.05, 22,273.43 and 9,066.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.05, 22,273.43 and 9,066.11 is: 12,510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.05 : 22,273.43 = 9,066.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.05/22,273.43 = 9,066.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.05x = 22,273.43 × 9,066.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.05x = 201,933,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,933,209.76/16,141.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.54

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