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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.51, 22,255.96 and 9,053.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.51, 22,255.96 and 9,053.93 is: 12,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.51 : 22,255.96 = 9,053.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.51/22,255.96 = 9,053.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.51x = 22,255.96 × 9,053.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.51x = 201,503,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,503,747.37/16,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.42

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