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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.92, 22,396.07 and 9,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.92, 22,396.07 and 9,059.51 is: 12,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.92 : 22,396.07 = 9,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.92/22,396.07 = 9,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.92x = 22,396.07 × 9,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.92x = 202,897,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,897,420.13/16,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.21

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