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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.58, 22,355.07 and 9,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.58, 22,355.07 and 9,125.88 is: 12,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.58 : 22,355.07 = 9,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.58/22,355.07 = 9,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.58x = 22,355.07 × 9,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.58x = 204,009,686.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,009,686.21/16,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.52

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