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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.62, 22,262.44 and 9,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.62, 22,262.44 and 9,059.34 is: 12,501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.62 : 22,262.44 = 9,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.62/22,262.44 = 9,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.62x = 22,262.44 × 9,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.62x = 201,683,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,683,013.19/16,132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.57

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