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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.42, 22,254.47 and 8,956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.42, 22,254.47 and 8,956.71 is: 12,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.42 : 22,254.47 = 8,956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.42/22,254.47 = 8,956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.42x = 22,254.47 × 8,956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.42x = 199,326,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,326,833.99/16,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.03

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