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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.50, 22,395.29 and 9,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.50, 22,395.29 and 9,058.91 is: 12,500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.50 : 22,395.29 = 9,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.50/22,395.29 = 9,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.50x = 22,395.29 × 9,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.50x = 202,876,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,876,759.26/16,229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.50

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