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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.07, 22,433.13 and 9,086.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.07, 22,433.13 and 9,086.15 is: 12,538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.07 : 22,433.13 = 9,086.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.07/22,433.13 = 9,086.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.07x = 22,433.13 × 9,086.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.07x = 203,830,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,830,671.98/16,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.74

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