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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.29, 22,147.55 and 9,245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.29, 22,147.55 and 9,245.05 is: 12,755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.29 : 22,147.55 = 9,245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.29/22,147.55 = 9,245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.29x = 22,147.55 × 9,245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.29x = 204,755,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,755,207.13/16,052.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.51

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