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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.33, 22,255.79 and 9,053.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.33, 22,255.79 and 9,053.75 is: 12,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.33 : 22,255.79 = 9,053.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.33/22,255.79 = 9,053.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.33x = 22,255.79 × 9,053.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.33x = 201,498,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,498,358.71/16,127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.22

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