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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.30, 22,262.92 and 9,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.30, 22,262.92 and 9,059.35 is: 12,500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.30 : 22,262.92 = 9,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.30/22,262.92 = 9,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.30x = 22,262.92 × 9,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.30x = 201,687,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,687,623.45/16,134.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.55

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