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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.07, 22,353.23 and 9,126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.07, 22,353.23 and 9,126.77 is: 12,594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.07 : 22,353.23 = 9,126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.07/22,353.23 = 9,126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.07x = 22,353.23 × 9,126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.07x = 204,012,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,012,700.02/16,198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.88

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