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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.66, 22,487.83 and 9,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.66, 22,487.83 and 9,125.64 is: 12,593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.66 : 22,487.83 = 9,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.66/22,487.83 = 9,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.66x = 22,487.83 × 9,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.66x = 205,215,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,215,840.96/16,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.28

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