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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.16, 22,250.24 and 9,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.16, 22,250.24 and 9,049.60 is: 12,487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.16 : 22,250.24 = 9,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.16/22,250.24 = 9,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.16x = 22,250.24 × 9,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.16x = 201,355,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,355,771.90/16,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.83

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