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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.32, 22,252.29 and 8,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.32, 22,252.29 and 8,955.60 is: 12,358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.32 : 22,252.29 = 8,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.32/22,252.29 = 8,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.32x = 22,252.29 × 8,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.32x = 199,282,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,282,563.55/16,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.37

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