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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.64, 22,263.46 and 9,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.64, 22,263.46 and 9,058.91 is: 12,501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.64 : 22,263.46 = 9,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.64/22,263.46 = 9,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.64x = 22,263.46 × 9,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.64x = 201,682,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,682,546.46/16,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.53

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