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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.41, 22,114.86 and 8,855.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.41, 22,114.86 and 8,855.31 is: 12,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.41 : 22,114.86 = 8,855.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.41/22,114.86 = 8,855.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.41x = 22,114.86 × 8,855.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.41x = 195,833,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,833,990.63/16,025.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.22

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