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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.52, 22,253.24 and 9,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.52, 22,253.24 and 9,054.24 is: 12,494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.52 : 22,253.24 = 9,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.52/22,253.24 = 9,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.52x = 22,253.24 × 9,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.52x = 201,486,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,486,175.74/16,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.86

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