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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.39, 22,426.63 and 9,081.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.39, 22,426.63 and 9,081.45 is: 12,532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.39 : 22,426.63 = 9,081.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.39/22,426.63 = 9,081.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.39x = 22,426.63 × 9,081.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.39x = 203,666,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,666,296.31/16,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.24

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