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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.58, 22,420.01 and 9,076.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.58, 22,420.01 and 9,076.62 is: 12,525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.58 : 22,420.01 = 9,076.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.58/22,420.01 = 9,076.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.58x = 22,420.01 × 9,076.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.58x = 203,497,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,497,865.78/16,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.59

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