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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.59, 22,348.36 and 9,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.59, 22,348.36 and 9,025.20 is: 12,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.59 : 22,348.36 = 9,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.59/22,348.36 = 9,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.59x = 22,348.36 × 9,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.59x = 201,698,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,698,261.80/16,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.90

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