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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.32, 22,257.06 and 9,054.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.32, 22,257.06 and 9,054.68 is: 12,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.32 : 22,257.06 = 9,054.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.32/22,257.06 = 9,054.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.32x = 22,257.06 × 9,054.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.32x = 201,530,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,530,556.04/16,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.45

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