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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.54, 22,437.85 and 9,089.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.54, 22,437.85 and 9,089.55 is: 12,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.54 : 22,437.85 = 9,089.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.54/22,437.85 = 9,089.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.54x = 22,437.85 × 9,089.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.54x = 203,949,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,949,959.47/16,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.40

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