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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.53, 22,249.09 and 9,051.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.53, 22,249.09 and 9,051.23 is: 12,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.53 : 22,249.09 = 9,051.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.53/22,249.09 = 9,051.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.53x = 22,249.09 × 9,051.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.53x = 201,381,630.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,381,630.88/16,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.70

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