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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.14, 22,426.31 and 9,081.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.14, 22,426.31 and 9,081.18 is: 12,531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.14 : 22,426.31 = 9,081.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.14/22,426.31 = 9,081.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.14x = 22,426.31 × 9,081.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.14x = 203,657,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,657,357.85/16,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.88

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