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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.60, 22,253.20 and 9,051.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.60, 22,253.20 and 9,051.72 is: 12,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.60 : 22,253.20 = 9,051.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.60/22,253.20 = 9,051.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.60x = 22,253.20 × 9,051.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.60x = 201,429,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,429,735.50/16,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.53

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