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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.32, 22,252.80 and 9,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.32, 22,252.80 and 9,051.36 is: 12,490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.32 : 22,252.80 = 9,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.32/22,252.80 = 9,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.32x = 22,252.80 × 9,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.32x = 201,418,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,418,103.81/16,126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.02

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