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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.88, 22,274.58 and 9,066.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.88, 22,274.58 and 9,066.92 is: 12,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.88 : 22,274.58 = 9,066.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.88/22,274.58 = 9,066.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.88x = 22,274.58 × 9,066.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.88x = 201,961,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,961,834.89/16,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.67

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