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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512, 24,725.68 and 9,108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512, 24,725.68 and 9,108.22 is: 13,638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512 : 24,725.68 = 9,108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512/24,725.68 = 9,108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512x = 24,725.68 × 9,108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512x = 225,206,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,206,933.09/16,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.99

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