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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.89, 22,253.88 and 9,051.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.89, 22,253.88 and 9,051.93 is: 12,490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.89 : 22,253.88 = 9,051.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.89/22,253.88 = 9,051.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.89x = 22,253.88 × 9,051.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.89x = 201,440,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,440,563.99/16,126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.97

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