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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.16, 22,261.08 and 9,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.16, 22,261.08 and 9,060.08 is: 12,499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.16 : 22,261.08 = 9,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.16/22,261.08 = 9,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.16x = 22,261.08 × 9,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.16x = 201,687,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,687,165.69/16,135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.86

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