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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.72, 22,259.60 and 9,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.72, 22,259.60 and 9,057.44 is: 12,498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.72 : 22,259.60 = 9,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.72/22,259.60 = 9,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.72x = 22,259.60 × 9,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.72x = 201,614,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,614,991.42/16,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.82

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