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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.08, 22,261.56 and 9,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.08, 22,261.56 and 9,056.50 is: 12,499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.08 : 22,261.56 = 9,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.08/22,261.56 = 9,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.08x = 22,261.56 × 9,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.08x = 201,611,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,611,818.14/16,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.12

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