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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.36, 22,354.18 and 9,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.36, 22,354.18 and 9,125.04 is: 12,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.36 : 22,354.18 = 9,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.36/22,354.18 = 9,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.36x = 22,354.18 × 9,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.36x = 203,982,786.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,982,786.67/16,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.80

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