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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.41, 22,487.49 and 9,125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.41, 22,487.49 and 9,125.39 is: 12,592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.41 : 22,487.49 = 9,125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.41/22,487.49 = 9,125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.41x = 22,487.49 × 9,125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.41x = 205,207,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,207,172.59/16,295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.94

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