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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.54, 22,257.78 and 9,054.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.54, 22,257.78 and 9,054.78 is: 12,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.54 : 22,257.78 = 9,054.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.54/22,257.78 = 9,054.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.54x = 22,257.78 × 9,054.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.54x = 201,539,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,539,301.19/16,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.82

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