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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.10, 22,355.19 and 9,125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.10, 22,355.19 and 9,125.10 is: 12,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.10 : 22,355.19 = 9,125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.10/22,355.19 = 9,125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.10x = 22,355.19 × 9,125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.10x = 203,993,344.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,993,344.27/16,199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.88

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