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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.93, 22,164.36 and 9,254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.93, 22,164.36 and 9,254.19 is: 12,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.93 : 22,164.36 = 9,254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.93/22,164.36 = 9,254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.93x = 22,164.36 × 9,254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.93x = 205,113,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,113,198.67/16,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.74

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