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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.43, 22,251.72 and 9,053.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.43, 22,251.72 and 9,053.13 is: 12,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.43 : 22,251.72 = 9,053.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.43/22,251.72 = 9,053.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.43x = 22,251.72 × 9,053.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.43x = 201,447,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,447,668.62/16,124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.32

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