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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.32, 22,258.36 and 9,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.32, 22,258.36 and 9,055.44 is: 12,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.32 : 22,258.36 = 9,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.32/22,258.36 = 9,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.32x = 22,258.36 × 9,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.32x = 201,559,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,559,243.48/16,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.68

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