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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.26, 22,182.26 and 9,001.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.26, 22,182.26 and 9,001.53 is: 12,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.26 : 22,182.26 = 9,001.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.26/22,182.26 = 9,001.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.26x = 22,182.26 × 9,001.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.26x = 199,674,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,674,233.85/16,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.21

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