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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.93, 22,436.91 and 9,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.93, 22,436.91 and 9,088.22 is: 12,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.93 : 22,436.91 = 9,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.93/22,436.91 = 9,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.93x = 22,436.91 × 9,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.93x = 203,911,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,911,462.02/16,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.28

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