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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.02, 22,483.84 and 9,124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.02, 22,483.84 and 9,124.33 is: 12,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.02 : 22,483.84 = 9,124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.02/22,483.84 = 9,124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.02x = 22,483.84 × 9,124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.02x = 205,149,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,149,817.79/16,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.50

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