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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.84, 22,420.08 and 9,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.84, 22,420.08 and 9,076.96 is: 12,525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.84 : 22,420.08 = 9,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.84/22,420.08 = 9,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.84x = 22,420.08 × 9,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.84x = 203,506,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,506,169.36/16,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.89

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