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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.44, 22,157.91 and 9,249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.44, 22,157.91 and 9,249.66 is: 12,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.44 : 22,157.91 = 9,249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.44/22,157.91 = 9,249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.44x = 22,157.91 × 9,249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.44x = 204,953,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,953,133.81/16,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.75

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