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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.29, 22,264.10 and 9,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.29, 22,264.10 and 9,059.34 is: 12,501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.29 : 22,264.10 = 9,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.29/22,264.10 = 9,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.29x = 22,264.10 × 9,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.29x = 201,698,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,698,123.86/16,134.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.21

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