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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.58, 22,260.69 and 9,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.58, 22,260.69 and 9,059.53 is: 12,500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.58 : 22,260.69 = 9,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.58/22,260.69 = 9,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.58x = 22,260.69 × 9,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.58x = 201,671,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,671,388.88/16,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.10

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