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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.76, 22,252.74 and 9,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.76, 22,252.74 and 9,414.68 is: 12,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.76 : 22,252.74 = 9,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.76/22,252.74 = 9,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.76x = 22,252.74 × 9,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.76x = 209,502,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,502,426.22/16,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.59

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