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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.26, 22,213.03 and 8,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.26, 22,213.03 and 8,926.32 is: 12,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.26 : 22,213.03 = 8,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.26/22,213.03 = 8,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.26x = 22,213.03 × 8,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.26x = 198,280,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,280,607.30/16,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,318.42

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