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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.55, 22,322.43 and 8,908.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.55, 22,322.43 and 8,908.47 is: 12,293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.55 : 22,322.43 = 8,908.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.55/22,322.43 = 8,908.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.55x = 22,322.43 × 8,908.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.55x = 198,858,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,858,697.98/16,175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.78

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