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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.03, 22,253.94 and 9,052.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.03, 22,253.94 and 9,052.47 is: 12,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.03 : 22,253.94 = 9,052.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.03/22,253.94 = 9,052.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.03x = 22,253.94 × 9,052.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.03x = 201,453,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,453,124.23/16,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.42

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