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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.02, 22,259.34 and 9,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.02, 22,259.34 and 9,056.44 is: 12,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.02 : 22,259.34 = 9,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.02/22,259.34 = 9,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.02x = 22,259.34 × 9,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.02x = 201,590,377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,590,377.15/16,130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.84

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