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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104, 22,223.58 and 9,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104, 22,223.58 and 9,394.26 is: 12,964.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104 : 22,223.58 = 9,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104/22,223.58 = 9,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104x = 22,223.58 × 9,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104x = 208,774,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,774,088.65/16,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.11

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