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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.36, 22,157.28 and 9,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.36, 22,157.28 and 9,250.20 is: 12,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.36 : 22,157.28 = 9,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.36/22,157.28 = 9,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.36x = 22,157.28 × 9,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.36x = 204,959,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,959,271.46/16,056.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.99

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