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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.41, 22,156.76 and 9,248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.41, 22,156.76 and 9,248.67 is: 12,764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.41 : 22,156.76 = 9,248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.41/22,156.76 = 9,248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.41x = 22,156.76 × 9,248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.41x = 204,920,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,920,561.51/16,054.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.13

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