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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.08, 22,804.92 and 9,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.08, 22,804.92 and 9,073.08 is: 12,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.08 : 22,804.92 = 9,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.08/22,804.92 = 9,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.08x = 22,804.92 × 9,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.08x = 206,910,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,910,863.55/16,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.02

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