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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125, 22,253.69 and 9,751.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125, 22,253.69 and 9,751.83 is: 13,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125 : 22,253.69 = 9,751.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125/22,253.69 = 9,751.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125x = 22,253.69 × 9,751.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125x = 217,014,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,014,201.75/16,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.25

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