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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.46, 22,426.65 and 9,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.46, 22,426.65 and 9,881.52 is: 13,637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.46 : 22,426.65 = 9,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.46/22,426.65 = 9,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.46x = 22,426.65 × 9,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.46x = 221,609,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,609,390.51/16,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.11

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