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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,144.29, 22,276.76 and 9,069.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,144.29, 22,276.76 and 9,069.35 is: 12,514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,144.29 : 22,276.76 = 9,069.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,144.29/22,276.76 = 9,069.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,144.29x = 22,276.76 × 9,069.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,144.29x = 202,035,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,035,576.58/16,144.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.37

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