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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.20, 22,262.28 and 9,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.20, 22,262.28 and 9,058 is: 12,499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.20 : 22,262.28 = 9,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.20/22,262.28 = 9,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.20x = 22,262.28 × 9,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.20x = 201,651,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,651,732.24/16,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.18

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