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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.39, 22,259.48 and 9,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.39, 22,259.48 and 9,055.29 is: 12,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.39 : 22,259.48 = 9,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.39/22,259.48 = 9,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.39x = 22,259.48 × 9,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.39x = 201,566,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,566,001.37/16,128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.59

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