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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.25, 22,226.52 and 8,935.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.25, 22,226.52 and 8,935.88 is: 12,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.25 : 22,226.52 = 8,935.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.25/22,226.52 = 8,935.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.25x = 22,226.52 × 8,935.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.25x = 198,613,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,613,404.41/16,105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.22

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