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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.80, 22,257.66 and 9,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.80, 22,257.66 and 9,055.96 is: 12,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.80 : 22,257.66 = 9,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.80/22,257.66 = 9,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.80x = 22,257.66 × 9,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.80x = 201,564,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,564,478.65/16,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.95

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