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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.26, 22,252.05 and 9,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.26, 22,252.05 and 9,414.18 is: 12,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.26 : 22,252.05 = 9,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.26/22,252.05 = 9,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.26x = 22,252.05 × 9,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.26x = 209,484,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,484,804.07/16,124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.90

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