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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.80, 22,254.64 and 9,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.80, 22,254.64 and 9,055.52 is: 12,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.80 : 22,254.64 = 9,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.80/22,254.64 = 9,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.80x = 22,254.64 × 9,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.80x = 201,527,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,527,337.61/16,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.42

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