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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.04, 22,251.18 and 9,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.04, 22,251.18 and 9,050.52 is: 12,489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.04 : 22,251.18 = 9,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.04/22,251.18 = 9,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.04x = 22,251.18 × 9,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.04x = 201,384,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,384,749.61/16,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.72

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