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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.90, 22,425.96 and 9,080.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.90, 22,425.96 and 9,080.93 is: 12,531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.90 : 22,425.96 = 9,080.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.90/22,425.96 = 9,080.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.90x = 22,425.96 × 9,080.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.90x = 203,648,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,648,460.81/16,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.52

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