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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.29, 22,254.24 and 9,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.29, 22,254.24 and 9,052.70 is: 12,492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.29 : 22,254.24 = 9,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.29/22,254.24 = 9,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.29x = 22,254.24 × 9,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.29x = 201,460,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,460,881.12/16,126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.70

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