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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.56, 22,252.08 and 9,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.56, 22,252.08 and 9,053.06 is: 12,492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.56 : 22,252.08 = 9,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.56/22,252.08 = 9,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.56x = 22,252.08 × 9,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.56x = 201,449,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,449,415.36/16,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.55

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