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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.26, 22,187.77 and 9,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.26, 22,187.77 and 9,005.53 is: 12,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.26 : 22,187.77 = 9,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.26/22,187.77 = 9,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.26x = 22,187.77 × 9,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.26x = 199,812,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,812,628.37/16,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.73

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