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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,142.02, 22,273.52 and 9,067.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,142.02, 22,273.52 and 9,067.07 is: 12,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,142.02 : 22,273.52 = 9,067.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,142.02/22,273.52 = 9,067.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,142.02x = 22,273.52 × 9,067.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,142.02x = 201,955,575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,955,575.33/16,142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.17

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