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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.93, 22,475.66 and 9,116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.93, 22,475.66 and 9,116.51 is: 12,581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.93 : 22,475.66 = 9,116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.93/22,475.66 = 9,116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.93x = 22,475.66 × 9,116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.93x = 204,899,421.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,899,421.19/16,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.38

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