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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.05, 22,390.65 and 9,055.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.05, 22,390.65 and 9,055.65 is: 12,496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.05 : 22,390.65 = 9,055.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.05/22,390.65 = 9,055.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.05x = 22,390.65 × 9,055.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.05x = 202,761,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,761,889.67/16,225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.84

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