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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.49, 22,260.06 and 9,056.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.49, 22,260.06 and 9,056.94 is: 12,498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.49 : 22,260.06 = 9,056.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.49/22,260.06 = 9,056.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.49x = 22,260.06 × 9,056.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.49x = 201,608,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,608,027.82/16,130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.57

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