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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.28, 22,252.24 and 9,052.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.28, 22,252.24 and 9,052.08 is: 12,491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.28 : 22,252.24 = 9,052.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.28/22,252.24 = 9,052.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.28x = 22,252.24 × 9,052.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.28x = 201,429,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,429,056.66/16,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.51

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