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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.84, 22,251.96 and 9,053.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.84, 22,251.96 and 9,053.04 is: 12,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.84 : 22,251.96 = 9,053.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.84/22,251.96 = 9,053.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.84x = 22,251.96 × 9,053.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.84x = 201,447,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,447,883.96/16,125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.24

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