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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.16, 22,487.14 and 9,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.16, 22,487.14 and 9,125.14 is: 12,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.16 : 22,487.14 = 9,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.16/22,487.14 = 9,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.16x = 22,487.14 × 9,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.16x = 205,198,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,198,300.70/16,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.59

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