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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.60, 22,426.91 and 9,081.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.60, 22,426.91 and 9,081.66 is: 12,532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.60 : 22,426.91 = 9,081.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.60/22,426.91 = 9,081.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.60x = 22,426.91 × 9,081.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.60x = 203,673,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,673,571.47/16,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.52

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