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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.60, 22,255.70 and 9,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.60, 22,255.70 and 9,053.88 is: 12,494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.60 : 22,255.70 = 9,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.60/22,255.70 = 9,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.60x = 22,255.70 × 9,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.60x = 201,500,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,500,437.12/16,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.14

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