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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.98, 22,355.96 and 9,126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.98, 22,355.96 and 9,126.77 is: 12,595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.98 : 22,355.96 = 9,126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.98/22,355.96 = 9,126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.98x = 22,355.96 × 9,126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.98x = 204,037,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,037,547.64/16,198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.71

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