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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.50, 22,805.19 and 9,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.50, 22,805.19 and 9,073.98 is: 12,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.50 : 22,805.19 = 9,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.50/22,805.19 = 9,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.50x = 22,805.19 × 9,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.50x = 206,933,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,933,837.96/16,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.09

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