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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.04, 22,275.03 and 9,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.04, 22,275.03 and 9,068.10 is: 12,512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.04 : 22,275.03 = 9,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.04/22,275.03 = 9,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.04x = 22,275.03 × 9,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.04x = 201,992,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,992,199.54/16,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.65

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