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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.98, 22,252.40 and 9,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.98, 22,252.40 and 9,051.52 is: 12,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.98 : 22,252.40 = 9,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.98/22,252.40 = 9,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.98x = 22,252.40 × 9,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.98x = 201,418,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,418,043.65/16,124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.06

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