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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.92, 22,256.56 and 9,054.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.92, 22,256.56 and 9,054.39 is: 12,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.92 : 22,256.56 = 9,054.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.92/22,256.56 = 9,054.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.92x = 22,256.56 × 9,054.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.92x = 201,519,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,519,574.30/16,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.08

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