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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.52, 22,261.50 and 9,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.52, 22,261.50 and 9,060.22 is: 12,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.52 : 22,261.50 = 9,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.52/22,261.50 = 9,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.52x = 22,261.50 × 9,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.52x = 201,694,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,694,087.53/16,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.10

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