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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.17, 22,437.19 and 9,089.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.17, 22,437.19 and 9,089.10 is: 12,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.17 : 22,437.19 = 9,089.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.17/22,437.19 = 9,089.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.17x = 22,437.19 × 9,089.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.17x = 203,933,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,933,863.63/16,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.70

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