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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.25, 22,359.11 and 8,750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.25, 22,359.11 and 8,750.25 is: 12,075.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.25 : 22,359.11 = 8,750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.25/22,359.11 = 8,750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.25x = 22,359.11 × 8,750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.25x = 195,647,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,647,758.53/16,202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.35

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