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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.75, 22,805.72 and 9,073.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.75, 22,805.72 and 9,073.75 is: 12,521.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.75 : 22,805.72 = 9,073.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.75/22,805.72 = 9,073.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.75x = 22,805.72 × 9,073.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.75x = 206,933,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,933,356.48/16,525.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.87

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