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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.76, 22,250.04 and 9,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.76, 22,250.04 and 9,051.12 is: 12,489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.76 : 22,250.04 = 9,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.76/22,250.04 = 9,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.76x = 22,250.04 × 9,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.76x = 201,387,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,387,782.04/16,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.35

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