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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.15, 22,276.87 and 9,067.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.15, 22,276.87 and 9,067.57 is: 12,514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.15 : 22,276.87 = 9,067.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.15/22,276.87 = 9,067.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.15x = 22,276.87 × 9,067.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.15x = 201,997,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,997,113.40/16,141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.42

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