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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,018.83, 22,106.97 and 8,945.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,018.83, 22,106.97 and 8,945.25 is: 12,344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,018.83 : 22,106.97 = 8,945.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,018.83/22,106.97 = 8,945.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,018.83x = 22,106.97 × 8,945.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,018.83x = 197,752,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,752,373.39/16,018.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.99

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