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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.48, 22,126.04 and 9,320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.48, 22,126.04 and 9,320.01 is: 12,860.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.48 : 22,126.04 = 9,320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.48/22,126.04 = 9,320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.48x = 22,126.04 × 9,320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.48x = 206,214,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,214,867.46/16,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.72

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