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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.10, 22,392.06 and 9,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.10, 22,392.06 and 9,055.98 is: 12,497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.10 : 22,392.06 = 9,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.10/22,392.06 = 9,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.10x = 22,392.06 × 9,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.10x = 202,782,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,782,047.52/16,226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.28

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