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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.50, 22,210.67 and 8,925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.50, 22,210.67 and 8,925.78 is: 12,316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.50 : 22,210.67 = 8,925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.50/22,210.67 = 8,925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.50x = 22,210.67 × 8,925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.50x = 198,247,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,247,554.07/16,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.96

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