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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.86, 22,263.69 and 9,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.86, 22,263.69 and 9,059.92 is: 12,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.86 : 22,263.69 = 9,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.86/22,263.69 = 9,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.86x = 22,263.69 × 9,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.86x = 201,707,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,707,194.65/16,134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.33

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