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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.99, 22,396.10 and 9,059.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.99, 22,396.10 and 9,059.58 is: 12,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.99 : 22,396.10 = 9,059.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.99/22,396.10 = 9,059.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.99x = 22,396.10 × 9,059.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.99x = 202,899,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,899,214.34/16,228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.27

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