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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.95, 22,275.68 and 9,068.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.95, 22,275.68 and 9,068.22 is: 12,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.95 : 22,275.68 = 9,068.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.95/22,275.68 = 9,068.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.95x = 22,275.68 × 9,068.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.95x = 202,000,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,000,721.55/16,141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.02

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