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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.56, 22,254.84 and 9,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.56, 22,254.84 and 9,055.06 is: 12,495.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.56 : 22,254.84 = 9,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.56/22,254.84 = 9,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.56x = 22,254.84 × 9,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.56x = 201,518,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,518,911.49/16,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.31

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