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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.55, 22,396.95 and 9,060.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.55, 22,396.95 and 9,060.15 is: 12,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.55 : 22,396.95 = 9,060.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.55/22,396.95 = 9,060.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.55x = 22,396.95 × 9,060.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.55x = 202,919,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,919,726.54/16,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.10

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