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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.26, 22,706.02 and 9,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.26, 22,706.02 and 9,001.26 is: 12,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.26 : 22,706.02 = 9,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.26/22,706.02 = 9,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.26x = 22,706.02 × 9,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.26x = 204,382,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,382,789.59/16,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.02

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