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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.88, 22,253.34 and 9,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.88, 22,253.34 and 9,052.12 is: 12,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.88 : 22,253.34 = 9,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.88/22,253.34 = 9,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.88x = 22,253.34 × 9,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.88x = 201,439,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,439,904.08/16,125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.72

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