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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.96, 22,253.64 and 9,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.96, 22,253.64 and 9,052.20 is: 12,491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.96 : 22,253.64 = 9,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.96/22,253.64 = 9,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.96x = 22,253.64 × 9,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.96x = 201,444,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,444,400.01/16,125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.93

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