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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.92, 22,277.93 and 9,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.92, 22,277.93 and 9,068.36 is: 12,515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.92 : 22,277.93 = 9,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.92/22,277.93 = 9,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.92x = 22,277.93 × 9,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.92x = 202,024,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,024,132.56/16,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.50

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