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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.90, 22,168.73 and 9,342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.90, 22,168.73 and 9,342.09 is: 12,896.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.90 : 22,168.73 = 9,342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.90/22,168.73 = 9,342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.90x = 22,168.73 × 9,342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.90x = 207,102,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,102,294.20/16,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,896.42

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