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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.48, 22,254.92 and 9,053.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.48, 22,254.92 and 9,053.02 is: 12,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.48 : 22,254.92 = 9,053.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.48/22,254.92 = 9,053.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.48x = 22,254.92 × 9,053.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.48x = 201,474,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,474,235.86/16,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.38

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