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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.60, 22,252.56 and 9,409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.60, 22,252.56 and 9,409.16 is: 12,985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.60 : 22,252.56 = 9,409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.60/22,252.56 = 9,409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.60x = 22,252.56 × 9,409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.60x = 209,377,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,377,897.45/16,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.00

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