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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.58, 22,426.21 and 9,966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.58, 22,426.21 and 9,966.42 is: 13,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.58 : 22,426.21 = 9,966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.58/22,426.21 = 9,966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.58x = 22,426.21 × 9,966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.58x = 223,509,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,509,027.87/16,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.91

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