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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.35, 22,351.44 and 9,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.35, 22,351.44 and 9,026.84 is: 12,456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.35 : 22,351.44 = 9,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.35/22,351.44 = 9,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.35x = 22,351.44 × 9,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.35x = 201,762,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,762,760.89/16,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,456.53

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