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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.29, 22,148.93 and 9,246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.29, 22,148.93 and 9,246.05 is: 12,756.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.29 : 22,148.93 = 9,246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.29/22,148.93 = 9,246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.29x = 22,148.93 × 9,246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.29x = 204,790,114.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,790,114.23/16,053.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.89

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