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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,196.57, 22,351.16 and 9,125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,196.57, 22,351.16 and 9,125.27 is: 12,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,196.57 : 22,351.16 = 9,125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,196.57/22,351.16 = 9,125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,196.57x = 22,351.16 × 9,125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,196.57x = 203,960,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,960,258.06/16,196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.81

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