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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.90, 22,486.22 and 9,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.90, 22,486.22 and 9,026.18 is: 12,456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.90 : 22,486.22 = 9,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.90/22,486.22 = 9,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.90x = 22,486.22 × 9,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.90x = 202,964,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,964,669.24/16,293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,456.48

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