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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.96, 22,277.82 and 9,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.96, 22,277.82 and 9,069.93 is: 12,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.96 : 22,277.82 = 9,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.96/22,277.82 = 9,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.96x = 22,277.82 × 9,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.96x = 202,058,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,058,267.95/16,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.03

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