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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.71, 22,115.36 and 9,312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.71, 22,115.36 and 9,312.26 is: 12,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.71 : 22,115.36 = 9,312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.71/22,115.36 = 9,312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.71x = 22,115.36 × 9,312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.71x = 205,943,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,943,982.31/16,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.05

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