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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.32, 22,264.38 and 9,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.32, 22,264.38 and 9,060.28 is: 12,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.32 : 22,264.38 = 9,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.32/22,264.38 = 9,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.32x = 22,264.38 × 9,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.32x = 201,721,516.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,721,516.83/16,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.41

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