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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.92, 22,255.18 and 9,053.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.92, 22,255.18 and 9,053.39 is: 12,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.92 : 22,255.18 = 9,053.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.92/22,255.18 = 9,053.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.92x = 22,255.18 × 9,053.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.92x = 201,484,857.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,484,857.06/16,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.70

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