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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.39, 22,356.60 and 9,126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.39, 22,356.60 and 9,126.93 is: 12,595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.39 : 22,356.60 = 9,126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.39/22,356.60 = 9,126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.39x = 22,356.60 × 9,126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.39x = 204,047,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,047,123.24/16,200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.20

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