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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.80, 22,488.74 and 9,925.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.80, 22,488.74 and 9,925.13 is: 13,697.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.80 : 22,488.74 = 9,925.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.80/22,488.74 = 9,925.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.80x = 22,488.74 × 9,925.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.80x = 223,203,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,203,711.85/16,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.85

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