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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.60, 22,257.08 and 9,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.60, 22,257.08 and 9,054.88 is: 12,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.60 : 22,257.08 = 9,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.60/22,257.08 = 9,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.60x = 22,257.08 × 9,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.60x = 201,535,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,535,188.55/16,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.52

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