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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.48, 22,255.34 and 9,052.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.48, 22,255.34 and 9,052.29 is: 12,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.48 : 22,255.34 = 9,052.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.48/22,255.34 = 9,052.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.48x = 22,255.34 × 9,052.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.48x = 201,461,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,461,746.47/16,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.38

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