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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.63, 22,278.20 and 9,070.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.63, 22,278.20 and 9,070.05 is: 12,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.63 : 22,278.20 = 9,070.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.63/22,278.20 = 9,070.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.63x = 22,278.20 × 9,070.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.63x = 202,064,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,064,387.91/16,143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.66

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