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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.18, 22,251.37 and 9,052.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.18, 22,251.37 and 9,052.88 is: 12,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.18 : 22,251.37 = 9,052.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.18/22,251.37 = 9,052.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.18x = 22,251.37 × 9,052.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.18x = 201,439,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,439,015.44/16,124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.98

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