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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125, 22,254.93 and 9,841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125, 22,254.93 and 9,841.02 is: 13,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125 : 22,254.93 = 9,841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125/22,254.93 = 9,841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125x = 22,254.93 × 9,841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125x = 219,011,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,011,211.23/16,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.09

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