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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.07, 22,487.67 and 9,124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.07, 22,487.67 and 9,124.77 is: 12,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.07 : 22,487.67 = 9,124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.07/22,487.67 = 9,124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.07x = 22,487.67 × 9,124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.07x = 205,194,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,194,816.59/16,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.45

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