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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.04, 22,246.44 and 8,951.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.04, 22,246.44 and 8,951.25 is: 12,352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.04 : 22,246.44 = 8,951.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.04/22,246.44 = 8,951.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.04x = 22,246.44 × 8,951.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.04x = 199,133,446.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,133,446.05/16,121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.39

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