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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.36, 22,251.28 and 9,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.36, 22,251.28 and 9,052.56 is: 12,491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.36 : 22,251.28 = 9,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.36/22,251.28 = 9,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.36x = 22,251.28 × 9,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.36x = 201,431,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,431,047.28/16,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.57

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