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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.52, 22,252.34 and 9,748.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.52, 22,252.34 and 9,748.13 is: 13,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.52 : 22,252.34 = 9,748.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.52/22,252.34 = 9,748.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.52x = 22,252.34 × 9,748.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.52x = 216,918,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,918,616.23/16,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.22

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