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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.26, 22,252.77 and 9,051.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.26, 22,252.77 and 9,051.66 is: 12,491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.26 : 22,252.77 = 9,051.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.26/22,252.77 = 9,051.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.26x = 22,252.77 × 9,051.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.26x = 201,424,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,424,508.10/16,125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.24

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