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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.17, 22,395.04 and 9,058.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.17, 22,395.04 and 9,058.76 is: 12,501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.17 : 22,395.04 = 9,058.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.17/22,395.04 = 9,058.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.17x = 22,395.04 × 9,058.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.17x = 202,871,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,871,157.93/16,228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.17

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