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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.04, 22,259.70 and 9,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.04, 22,259.70 and 9,057.12 is: 12,498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.04 : 22,259.70 = 9,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.04/22,259.70 = 9,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.04x = 22,259.70 × 9,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.04x = 201,608,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,608,774.06/16,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.96

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