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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.84, 22,250.58 and 9,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.84, 22,250.58 and 9,052.04 is: 12,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.84 : 22,250.58 = 9,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.84/22,250.58 = 9,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.84x = 22,250.58 × 9,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.84x = 201,413,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,413,140.18/16,124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.86

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