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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.54, 22,439.23 and 9,090.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.54, 22,439.23 and 9,090.55 is: 12,544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.54 : 22,439.23 = 9,090.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.54/22,439.23 = 9,090.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.54x = 22,439.23 × 9,090.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.54x = 203,984,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,984,942.28/16,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.78

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