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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.76, 22,251.13 and 9,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.76, 22,251.13 and 9,050.82 is: 12,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.76 : 22,251.13 = 9,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.76/22,251.13 = 9,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.76x = 22,251.13 × 9,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.76x = 201,390,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,390,815.92/16,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.76

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