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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.76, 22,253.52 and 9,410.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.76, 22,253.52 and 9,410.82 is: 12,987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.76 : 22,253.52 = 9,410.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.76/22,253.52 = 9,410.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.76x = 22,253.52 × 9,410.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.76x = 209,423,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,423,871.09/16,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.72

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