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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.32, 22,255.68 and 9,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.32, 22,255.68 and 9,053.68 is: 12,494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.32 : 22,255.68 = 9,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.32/22,255.68 = 9,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.32x = 22,255.68 × 9,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.32x = 201,495,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,495,804.90/16,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.07

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