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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.58, 22,256.56 and 9,056.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.58, 22,256.56 and 9,056.53 is: 12,495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.58 : 22,256.56 = 9,056.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.58/22,256.56 = 9,056.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.58x = 22,256.56 × 9,056.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.58x = 201,567,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,567,203.34/16,130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.97

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