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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.99, 22,264.94 and 9,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.99, 22,264.94 and 9,060.26 is: 12,503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.99 : 22,264.94 = 9,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.99/22,264.94 = 9,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.99x = 22,264.94 × 9,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.99x = 201,726,056.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,726,056.61/16,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.18

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