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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.49, 22,251.78 and 9,050.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.49, 22,251.78 and 9,050.93 is: 12,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.49 : 22,251.78 = 9,050.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.49/22,251.78 = 9,050.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.49x = 22,251.78 × 9,050.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.49x = 201,399,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,399,191.90/16,124.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.27

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