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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.35, 22,157.55 and 9,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.35, 22,157.55 and 9,341.53 is: 12,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.35 : 22,157.55 = 9,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.35/22,157.55 = 9,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.35x = 22,157.55 × 9,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.35x = 206,985,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,985,418.05/16,058.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,889.58

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