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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.92, 22,275.71 and 9,068.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.92, 22,275.71 and 9,068.19 is: 12,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.92 : 22,275.71 = 9,068.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.92/22,275.71 = 9,068.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.92x = 22,275.71 × 9,068.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.92x = 202,000,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,000,370.66/16,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.02

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