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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.07, 22,422.89 and 9,079.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.07, 22,422.89 and 9,079.11 is: 12,527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.07 : 22,422.89 = 9,079.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.07/22,422.89 = 9,079.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.07x = 22,422.89 × 9,079.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.07x = 203,579,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,579,884.83/16,250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.94

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