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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.69, 22,435.29 and 9,087.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.69, 22,435.29 and 9,087.57 is: 12,540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.69 : 22,435.29 = 9,087.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.69/22,435.29 = 9,087.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.69x = 22,435.29 × 9,087.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.69x = 203,882,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,882,268.35/16,257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.67

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