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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.43, 22,249.65 and 9,049.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.43, 22,249.65 and 9,049.51 is: 12,488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.43 : 22,249.65 = 9,049.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.43/22,249.65 = 9,049.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.43x = 22,249.65 × 9,049.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.43x = 201,348,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,348,430.17/16,122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.71

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