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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.08, 22,260.01 and 9,059.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.08, 22,260.01 and 9,059.03 is: 12,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.08 : 22,260.01 = 9,059.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.08/22,260.01 = 9,059.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.08x = 22,260.01 × 9,059.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.08x = 201,654,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,654,053.10/16,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.42

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