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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.80, 22,259.88 and 9,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.80, 22,259.88 and 9,056.16 is: 12,497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.80 : 22,259.88 = 9,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.80/22,259.88 = 9,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.80x = 22,259.88 × 9,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.80x = 201,589,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,589,034.86/16,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.93

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