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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.72, 22,262.36 and 9,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.72, 22,262.36 and 9,059.44 is: 12,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.72 : 22,262.36 = 9,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.72/22,262.36 = 9,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.72x = 22,262.36 × 9,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.72x = 201,684,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,684,514.68/16,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.58

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