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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.73, 22,253.66 and 9,051.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.73, 22,253.66 and 9,051.79 is: 12,490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.73 : 22,253.66 = 9,051.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.73/22,253.66 = 9,051.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.73x = 22,253.66 × 9,051.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.73x = 201,435,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,435,334.47/16,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.77

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