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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.98, 22,257.41 and 9,053.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.98, 22,257.41 and 9,053.79 is: 12,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.98 : 22,257.41 = 9,053.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.98/22,257.41 = 9,053.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.98x = 22,257.41 × 9,053.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.98x = 201,513,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,513,870.81/16,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.45

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