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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.37, 22,257.95 and 9,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.37, 22,257.95 and 9,056.09 is: 12,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.37 : 22,257.95 = 9,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.37/22,257.95 = 9,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.37x = 22,257.95 × 9,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.37x = 201,569,887.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,569,887.13/16,129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.08

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