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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.14, 22,254.03 and 9,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.14, 22,254.03 and 9,411.20 is: 12,988.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.14 : 22,254.03 = 9,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.14/22,254.03 = 9,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.14x = 22,254.03 × 9,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.14x = 209,437,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,437,015.87/16,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.23

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