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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.74, 22,259.03 and 9,056.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.74, 22,259.03 and 9,056.19 is: 12,497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.74 : 22,259.03 = 9,056.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.74/22,259.03 = 9,056.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.74x = 22,259.03 × 9,056.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.74x = 201,581,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,581,959.61/16,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.53

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