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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.70, 22,258.44 and 9,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.70, 22,258.44 and 9,054.54 is: 12,496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.70 : 22,258.44 = 9,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.70/22,258.44 = 9,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.70x = 22,258.44 × 9,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.70x = 201,539,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,539,935.32/16,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.51

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