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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,123.78, 22,253.97 and 9,049.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,123.78, 22,253.97 and 9,049.78 is: 12,490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,123.78 : 22,253.97 = 9,049.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,123.78/22,253.97 = 9,049.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,123.78x = 22,253.97 × 9,049.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,123.78x = 201,393,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,393,532.63/16,123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.47

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