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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.51, 25,365.56 and 9,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.51, 25,365.56 and 9,112.50 is: 13,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.51 : 25,365.56 = 9,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.51/25,365.56 = 9,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.51x = 25,365.56 × 9,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.51x = 231,143,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,143,619.94/16,905.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.68

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