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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.18, 22,392.22 and 9,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.18, 22,392.22 and 9,056.42 is: 12,497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.18 : 22,392.22 = 9,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.18/22,392.22 = 9,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.18x = 22,392.22 × 9,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.18x = 202,793,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,793,349.05/16,226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.91

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