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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.28, 22,254.66 and 9,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.28, 22,254.66 and 9,050.28 is: 12,491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.28 : 22,254.66 = 9,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.28/22,254.66 = 9,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.28x = 22,254.66 × 9,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.28x = 201,410,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,410,904.30/16,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.16

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