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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,123.51, 22,251.50 and 9,050.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,123.51, 22,251.50 and 9,050.41 is: 12,490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,123.51 : 22,251.50 = 9,050.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,123.51/22,251.50 = 9,050.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,123.51x = 22,251.50 × 9,050.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,123.51x = 201,385,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,385,198.12/16,123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.16

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