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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.89, 22,251.11 and 9,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.89, 22,251.11 and 9,049.94 is: 12,488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.89 : 22,251.11 = 9,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.89/22,251.11 = 9,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.89x = 22,251.11 × 9,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.89x = 201,371,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,371,210.43/16,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.22

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