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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.80, 22,925.52 and 9,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.80, 22,925.52 and 9,059.25 is: 12,501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.80 : 22,925.52 = 9,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.80/22,925.52 = 9,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.80x = 22,925.52 × 9,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.80x = 207,688,017.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,688,017.06/16,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.69

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