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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.32, 22,259.82 and 9,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.32, 22,259.82 and 9,056.68 is: 12,498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.32 : 22,259.82 = 9,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.32/22,259.82 = 9,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.32x = 22,259.82 × 9,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.32x = 201,600,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,600,066.60/16,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.21

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