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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.60, 22,251.56 and 9,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.60, 22,251.56 and 9,050.88 is: 12,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.60 : 22,251.56 = 9,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.60/22,251.56 = 9,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.60x = 22,251.56 × 9,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.60x = 201,396,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,396,199.37/16,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.00

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