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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.94, 22,355.46 and 9,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.94, 22,355.46 and 9,126.18 is: 12,593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.94 : 22,355.46 = 9,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.94/22,355.46 = 9,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.94x = 22,355.46 × 9,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.94x = 204,019,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,019,951.94/16,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.87

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