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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.88, 22,261.50 and 9,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.88, 22,261.50 and 9,058.32 is: 12,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.88 : 22,261.50 = 9,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.88/22,261.50 = 9,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.88x = 22,261.50 × 9,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.88x = 201,651,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,651,790.68/16,130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.98

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