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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.54, 22,425.75 and 9,177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.54, 22,425.75 and 9,177.42 is: 12,664.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.54 : 22,425.75 = 9,177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.54/22,425.75 = 9,177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.54x = 22,425.75 × 9,177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.54x = 205,810,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,810,526.57/16,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.84

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