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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,196.64, 22,350.60 and 9,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,196.64, 22,350.60 and 9,026.94 is: 12,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,196.64 : 22,350.60 = 9,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,196.64/22,350.60 = 9,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,196.64x = 22,350.60 × 9,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,196.64x = 201,757,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,757,525.16/16,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,456.75

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