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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.26, 22,254.81 and 9,416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.26, 22,254.81 and 9,416.18 is: 12,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.26 : 22,254.81 = 9,416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.26/22,254.81 = 9,416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.26x = 22,254.81 × 9,416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.26x = 209,555,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,555,296.83/16,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,994.66

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