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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.85, 22,528.24 and 9,058.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.85, 22,528.24 and 9,058.13 is: 12,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.85 : 22,528.24 = 9,058.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.85/22,528.24 = 9,058.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.85x = 22,528.24 × 9,058.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.85x = 204,063,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,063,675.79/16,325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.42

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