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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.74, 22,253.91 and 9,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.74, 22,253.91 and 9,052.82 is: 12,493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.74 : 22,253.91 = 9,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.74/22,253.91 = 9,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.74x = 22,253.91 × 9,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.74x = 201,460,641.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,460,641.53/16,125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.11

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