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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.76, 22,251.04 and 9,408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.76, 22,251.04 and 9,408.56 is: 12,981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.76 : 22,251.04 = 9,408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.76/22,251.04 = 9,408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.76x = 22,251.04 × 9,408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.76x = 209,350,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,350,110.13/16,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.53

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