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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.32, 22,258.32 and 9,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.32, 22,258.32 and 9,055.36 is: 12,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.32 : 22,258.32 = 9,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.32/22,258.32 = 9,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.32x = 22,258.32 × 9,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.32x = 201,557,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,557,100.60/16,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.54

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