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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.13, 22,157.05 and 9,246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.13, 22,157.05 and 9,246.85 is: 12,762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.13 : 22,157.05 = 9,246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.13/22,157.05 = 9,246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.13x = 22,157.05 × 9,246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.13x = 204,882,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,882,807.01/16,054.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.00

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