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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.26, 22,254.15 and 9,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.26, 22,254.15 and 9,052.66 is: 12,492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.26 : 22,254.15 = 9,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.26/22,254.15 = 9,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.26x = 22,254.15 × 9,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.26x = 201,459,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,459,253.54/16,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.62

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