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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.59, 22,254.71 and 9,054.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.59, 22,254.71 and 9,054.21 is: 12,494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.59 : 22,254.71 = 9,054.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.59/22,254.71 = 9,054.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.59x = 22,254.71 × 9,054.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.59x = 201,498,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,498,772.56/16,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.82

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