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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.23, 22,160.28 and 9,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.23, 22,160.28 and 9,253.36 is: 12,770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.23 : 22,160.28 = 9,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.23/22,160.28 = 9,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.23x = 22,160.28 × 9,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.23x = 205,057,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,057,048.54/16,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.39

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