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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.52, 22,260.53 and 9,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.52, 22,260.53 and 9,416.80 is: 12,996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.52 : 22,260.53 = 9,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.52/22,260.53 = 9,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.52x = 22,260.53 × 9,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.52x = 209,622,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,622,856.17/16,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.22

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