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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.26, 22,397.48 and 9,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.26, 22,397.48 and 9,059.80 is: 12,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.26 : 22,397.48 = 9,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.26/22,397.48 = 9,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.26x = 22,397.48 × 9,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.26x = 202,916,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,916,689.30/16,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.37

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