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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.87, 22,150.26 and 9,245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.87, 22,150.26 and 9,245.79 is: 12,759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.87 : 22,150.26 = 9,245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.87/22,150.26 = 9,245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.87x = 22,150.26 × 9,245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.87x = 204,796,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,796,652.41/16,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.22

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