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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.96, 22,253.90 and 12,526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.96, 22,253.90 and 12,526.89 is: 17,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.96 : 22,253.90 = 12,526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.96/22,253.90 = 12,526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.96x = 22,253.90 × 12,526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.96x = 278,772,094.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,772,094.74/16,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,293.60

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