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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.99, 22,253.85 and 9,052.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.99, 22,253.85 and 9,052.43 is: 12,492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.99 : 22,253.85 = 9,052.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.99/22,253.85 = 9,052.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.99x = 22,253.85 × 9,052.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.99x = 201,451,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,451,308.09/16,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.34

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