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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.61, 22,302.86 and 9,875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.61, 22,302.86 and 9,875.25 is: 13,623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.61 : 22,302.86 = 9,875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.61/22,302.86 = 9,875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.61x = 22,302.86 × 9,875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.61x = 220,246,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,246,268.84/16,166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.53

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