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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.26, 22,256.73 and 9,055.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.26, 22,256.73 and 9,055.62 is: 12,495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.26 : 22,256.73 = 9,055.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.26/22,256.73 = 9,055.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.26x = 22,256.73 × 9,055.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.26x = 201,548,489.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,548,489.32/16,129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.83

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