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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.98, 22,405.81 and 9,525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.98, 22,405.81 and 9,525.58 is: 13,145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.98 : 22,405.81 = 9,525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.98/22,405.81 = 9,525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.98x = 22,405.81 × 9,525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.98x = 213,428,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,428,335.62/16,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.39

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