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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.39, 22,260.86 and 9,056.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.39, 22,260.86 and 9,056.29 is: 12,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.39 : 22,260.86 = 9,056.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.39/22,260.86 = 9,056.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.39x = 22,260.86 × 9,056.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.39x = 201,600,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,600,803.81/16,129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.97

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