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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.26, 22,255.52 and 9,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.26, 22,255.52 and 9,053.66 is: 12,494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.26 : 22,255.52 = 9,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.26/22,255.52 = 9,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.26x = 22,255.52 × 9,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.26x = 201,493,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,493,911.20/16,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.00

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