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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.70, 22,263.96 and 9,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.70, 22,263.96 and 9,058.54 is: 12,502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.70 : 22,263.96 = 9,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.70/22,263.96 = 9,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.70x = 22,263.96 × 9,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.70x = 201,678,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,678,972.22/16,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.03

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