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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.86, 22,398.49 and 9,060.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.86, 22,398.49 and 9,060.36 is: 12,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.86 : 22,398.49 = 9,060.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.86/22,398.49 = 9,060.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.86x = 22,398.49 × 9,060.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.86x = 202,938,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,938,394.18/16,230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.24

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