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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.88, 22,253.69 and 9,410.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.88, 22,253.69 and 9,410.95 is: 12,987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.88 : 22,253.69 = 9,410.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.88/22,253.69 = 9,410.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.88x = 22,253.69 × 9,410.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.88x = 209,428,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,428,363.91/16,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.90

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