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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.54, 22,420.95 and 9,076.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.54, 22,420.95 and 9,076.74 is: 12,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.54 : 22,420.95 = 9,076.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.54/22,420.95 = 9,076.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.54x = 22,420.95 × 9,076.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.54x = 203,509,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,509,133.70/16,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.76

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