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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.65, 22,425.62 and 9,080.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.65, 22,425.62 and 9,080.68 is: 12,531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.65 : 22,425.62 = 9,080.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.65/22,425.62 = 9,080.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.65x = 22,425.62 × 9,080.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.65x = 203,639,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,639,721.49/16,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.18

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