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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.64, 22,355.08 and 9,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.64, 22,355.08 and 9,125.64 is: 12,593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.64 : 22,355.08 = 9,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.64/22,355.08 = 9,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.64x = 22,355.08 × 9,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.64x = 204,004,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,004,412.25/16,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.14

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