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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.28, 22,349.41 and 9,025.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.28, 22,349.41 and 9,025.49 is: 12,455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.28 : 22,349.41 = 9,025.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.28/22,349.41 = 9,025.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.28x = 22,349.41 × 9,025.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.28x = 201,714,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,714,409.77/16,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.14

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