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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.29, 22,392.48 and 9,851.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.29, 22,392.48 and 9,851.37 is: 13,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.29 : 22,392.48 = 9,851.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.29/22,392.48 = 9,851.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.29x = 22,392.48 × 9,851.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.29x = 220,596,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,596,605.70/16,225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.85

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