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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.18, 22,175.70 and 9,259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.18, 22,175.70 and 9,259.45 is: 12,778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.18 : 22,175.70 = 9,259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.18/22,175.70 = 9,259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.18x = 22,175.70 × 9,259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.18x = 205,334,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,334,785.37/16,069.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.17

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