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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.87, 22,273.36 and 9,066.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.87, 22,273.36 and 9,066.93 is: 12,511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.87 : 22,273.36 = 9,066.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.87/22,273.36 = 9,066.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.87x = 22,273.36 × 9,066.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.87x = 201,950,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,950,995.98/16,141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.00

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