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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.19, 22,263.69 and 9,059.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.19, 22,263.69 and 9,059.61 is: 12,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.19 : 22,263.69 = 9,059.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.19/22,263.69 = 9,059.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.19x = 22,263.69 × 9,059.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.19x = 201,700,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,700,348.56/16,133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.20

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