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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.58, 22,422.76 and 9,078.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.58, 22,422.76 and 9,078.62 is: 12,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.58 : 22,422.76 = 9,078.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.58/22,422.76 = 9,078.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.58x = 22,422.76 × 9,078.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.58x = 203,567,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,567,717.39/16,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.34

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