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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.55, 22,274.19 and 9,069.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.55, 22,274.19 and 9,069.03 is: 12,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.55 : 22,274.19 = 9,069.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.55/22,274.19 = 9,069.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.55x = 22,274.19 × 9,069.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.55x = 202,005,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,005,297.34/16,141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.62

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