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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.21, 24,212.35 and 9,125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.21, 24,212.35 and 9,125.89 is: 13,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.21 : 24,212.35 = 9,125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.21/24,212.35 = 9,125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.21x = 24,212.35 × 9,125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.21x = 220,959,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,959,242.74/16,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.51

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