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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.26, 22,186.40 and 9,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.26, 22,186.40 and 9,004.53 is: 12,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.26 : 22,186.40 = 9,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.26/22,186.40 = 9,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.26x = 22,186.40 × 9,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.26x = 199,778,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,778,059.37/16,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.35

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