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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.36, 22,355.56 and 9,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.36, 22,355.56 and 9,126.04 is: 12,594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.36 : 22,355.56 = 9,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.36/22,355.56 = 9,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.36x = 22,355.56 × 9,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.36x = 204,017,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,017,734.78/16,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.18

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