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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.50, 22,154.82 and 9,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.50, 22,154.82 and 9,775.28 is: 13,482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.50 : 22,154.82 = 9,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.50/22,154.82 = 9,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.50x = 22,154.82 × 9,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.50x = 216,569,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,569,587.58/16,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.93

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