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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.63, 22,223.03 and 9,026.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.63, 22,223.03 and 9,026.73 is: 12,458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.63 : 22,223.03 = 9,026.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.63/22,223.03 = 9,026.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.63x = 22,223.03 × 9,026.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.63x = 200,601,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,601,246.46/16,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.44

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