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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.02, 22,257.71 and 9,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.02, 22,257.71 and 9,055.44 is: 12,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.02 : 22,257.71 = 9,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.02/22,257.71 = 9,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.02x = 22,257.71 × 9,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.02x = 201,553,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,553,380.08/16,129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.32

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