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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.02, 22,253.82 and 9,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.02, 22,253.82 and 9,052.44 is: 12,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.02 : 22,253.82 = 9,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.02/22,253.82 = 9,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.02x = 22,253.82 × 9,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.02x = 201,451,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,451,370.32/16,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.32

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