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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.61, 22,386.08 and 9,054.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.61, 22,386.08 and 9,054.36 is: 12,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.61 : 22,386.08 = 9,054.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.61/22,386.08 = 9,054.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.61x = 22,386.08 × 9,054.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.61x = 202,691,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,691,582.04/16,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.08

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