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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.24, 22,357.08 and 9,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.24, 22,357.08 and 9,126.96 is: 12,595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.24 : 22,357.08 = 9,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.24/22,357.08 = 9,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.24x = 22,357.08 × 9,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.24x = 204,052,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,052,174.88/16,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.63

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