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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.08, 22,253.92 and 9,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.08, 22,253.92 and 9,416.32 is: 12,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.08 : 22,253.92 = 9,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.08/22,253.92 = 9,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.08x = 22,253.92 × 9,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.08x = 209,550,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,550,031.97/16,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,994.48

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