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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.52, 22,256.49 and 9,751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.52, 22,256.49 and 9,751.13 is: 13,459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.52 : 22,256.49 = 9,751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.52/22,256.49 = 9,751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.52x = 22,256.49 × 9,751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.52x = 217,025,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,025,816.05/16,124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.37

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