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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.89, 22,252.49 and 9,050.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.89, 22,252.49 and 9,050.94 is: 12,489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.89 : 22,252.49 = 9,050.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.89/22,252.49 = 9,050.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.89x = 22,252.49 × 9,050.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.89x = 201,405,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,405,951.84/16,125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.60

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