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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.65, 22,114.97 and 8,757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.65, 22,114.97 and 8,757.45 is: 12,085.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.65 : 22,114.97 = 8,757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.65/22,114.97 = 8,757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.65x = 22,114.97 × 8,757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.65x = 193,670,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,670,755.53/16,025.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.05

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