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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.40, 22,395.84 and 9,512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.40, 22,395.84 and 9,512.48 is: 13,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.40 : 22,395.84 = 9,512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.40/22,395.84 = 9,512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.40x = 22,395.84 × 9,512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.40x = 213,039,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,039,980.08/16,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.03

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