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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.60, 22,254.02 and 9,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.60, 22,254.02 and 9,412.60 is: 12,988.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.60 : 22,254.02 = 9,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.60/22,254.02 = 9,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.60x = 22,254.02 × 9,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.60x = 209,468,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,468,188.65/16,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.99

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