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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.19, 22,262.36 and 9,058.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.19, 22,262.36 and 9,058.59 is: 12,500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.19 : 22,262.36 = 9,058.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.19/22,262.36 = 9,058.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.19x = 22,262.36 × 9,058.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.19x = 201,665,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,665,546.38/16,132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.82

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