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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.13, 22,726.01 and 9,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.13, 22,726.01 and 9,016.13 is: 12,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.13 : 22,726.01 = 9,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.13/22,726.01 = 9,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.13x = 22,726.01 × 9,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.13x = 204,900,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,900,660.54/16,468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.25

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