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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.26, 22,261.25 and 9,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.26, 22,261.25 and 9,057.32 is: 12,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.26 : 22,261.25 = 9,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.26/22,261.25 = 9,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.26x = 22,261.25 × 9,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.26x = 201,627,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,627,176.19/16,132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.38

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