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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.62, 22,258.30 and 9,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.62, 22,258.30 and 9,056.34 is: 12,497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.62 : 22,258.30 = 9,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.62/22,258.30 = 9,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.62x = 22,258.30 × 9,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.62x = 201,578,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,578,732.62/16,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.43

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