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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.58, 22,437.93 and 9,089.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.58, 22,437.93 and 9,089.58 is: 12,543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.58 : 22,437.93 = 9,089.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.58/22,437.93 = 9,089.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.58x = 22,437.93 × 9,089.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.58x = 203,951,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,951,359.77/16,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.46

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