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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,456.26, 22,710.16 and 9,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,456.26, 22,710.16 and 9,004.26 is: 12,426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,456.26 : 22,710.16 = 9,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,456.26/22,710.16 = 9,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,456.26x = 22,710.16 × 9,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,456.26x = 204,488,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,488,185.28/16,456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.16

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