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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.33, 22,425.65 and 9,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.33, 22,425.65 and 9,874.52 is: 13,627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.33 : 22,425.65 = 9,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.33/22,425.65 = 9,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.33x = 22,425.65 × 9,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.33x = 221,442,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,442,529.44/16,249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.79

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