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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.51, 22,264.35 and 9,059.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.51, 22,264.35 and 9,059.58 is: 12,501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.51 : 22,264.35 = 9,059.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.51/22,264.35 = 9,059.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.51x = 22,264.35 × 9,059.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.51x = 201,705,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,705,659.97/16,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.51

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