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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.51, 22,148.71 and 9,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.51, 22,148.71 and 9,334.10 is: 12,878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.51 : 22,148.71 = 9,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.51/22,148.71 = 9,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.51x = 22,148.71 × 9,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.51x = 206,738,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,738,306.05/16,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,878.88

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