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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.59, 22,191 and 9,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.59, 22,191 and 9,007.13 is: 12,429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.59 : 22,191 = 9,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.59/22,191 = 9,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.59x = 22,191 × 9,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.59x = 199,877,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,877,221.83/16,080.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.72

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