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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.59, 22,411.64 and 9,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.59, 22,411.64 and 9,069.52 is: 12,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.59 : 22,411.64 = 9,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.59/22,411.64 = 9,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.59x = 22,411.64 × 9,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.59x = 203,262,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,262,774.86/16,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.50

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