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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.72, 22,439.46 and 9,090.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.72, 22,439.46 and 9,090.74 is: 12,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.72 : 22,439.46 = 9,090.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.72/22,439.46 = 9,090.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.72x = 22,439.46 × 9,090.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.72x = 203,991,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,991,296.60/16,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.03

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