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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.39, 22,256.54 and 9,052.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.39, 22,256.54 and 9,052.81 is: 12,494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.39 : 22,256.54 = 9,052.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.39/22,256.54 = 9,052.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.39x = 22,256.54 × 9,052.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.39x = 201,484,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,484,160.92/16,126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.07

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