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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.94, 22,254.58 and 9,052.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.94, 22,254.58 and 9,052.86 is: 12,491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.94 : 22,254.58 = 9,052.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.94/22,254.58 = 9,052.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.94x = 22,254.58 × 9,052.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.94x = 201,467,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,467,597.10/16,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.84

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