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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.09, 22,263.80 and 9,060.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.09, 22,263.80 and 9,060.17 is: 12,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.09 : 22,263.80 = 9,060.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.09/22,263.80 = 9,060.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.09x = 22,263.80 × 9,060.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.09x = 201,713,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,713,656.23/16,133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.11

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