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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.26, 22,722.18 and 9,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.26, 22,722.18 and 9,013.26 is: 12,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.26 : 22,722.18 = 9,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.26/22,722.18 = 9,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.26x = 22,722.18 × 9,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.26x = 204,800,916.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,800,916.11/16,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.37

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