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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.93, 22,251.83 and 9,050.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.93, 22,251.83 and 9,050.85 is: 12,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.93 : 22,251.83 = 9,050.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.93/22,251.83 = 9,050.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.93x = 22,251.83 × 9,050.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.93x = 201,397,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,397,930.30/16,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.07

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