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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.88, 22,257.36 and 9,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.88, 22,257.36 and 9,055.32 is: 12,496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.88 : 22,257.36 = 9,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.88/22,257.36 = 9,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.88x = 22,257.36 × 9,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.88x = 201,547,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,547,517.16/16,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.84

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