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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.25, 22,252.82 and 9,410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.25, 22,252.82 and 9,410.32 is: 12,987.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.25 : 22,252.82 = 9,410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.25/22,252.82 = 9,410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.25x = 22,252.82 × 9,410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.25x = 209,406,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,406,157.10/16,124.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.03

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