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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.98, 22,435.05 and 9,086.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.98, 22,435.05 and 9,086.68 is: 12,539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.98 : 22,435.05 = 9,086.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.98/22,435.05 = 9,086.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.98x = 22,435.05 × 9,086.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.98x = 203,860,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,860,156.70/16,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.86

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