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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.63, 22,254.75 and 9,053.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.63, 22,254.75 and 9,053.05 is: 12,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.63 : 22,254.75 = 9,053.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.63/22,254.75 = 9,053.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.63x = 22,254.75 × 9,053.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.63x = 201,473,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,473,308.85/16,126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.20

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