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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.88, 22,251.68 and 9,049.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.88, 22,251.68 and 9,049.31 is: 12,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.88 : 22,251.68 = 9,049.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.88/22,251.68 = 9,049.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.88x = 22,251.68 × 9,049.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.88x = 201,362,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,362,305.09/16,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.23

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