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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.28, 22,259.94 and 9,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.28, 22,259.94 and 9,056.44 is: 12,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.28 : 22,259.94 = 9,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.28/22,259.94 = 9,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.28x = 22,259.94 × 9,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.28x = 201,595,811.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,595,811.01/16,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.97

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