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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525, 22,805.04 and 9,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525, 22,805.04 and 9,073 is: 12,521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525 : 22,805.04 = 9,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525/22,805.04 = 9,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525x = 22,805.04 × 9,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525x = 206,910,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,910,127.92/16,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.04

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