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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.57, 22,365.06 and 8,754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.57, 22,365.06 and 8,754.57 is: 12,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.57 : 22,365.06 = 8,754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.57/22,365.06 = 8,754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.57x = 22,365.06 × 8,754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.57x = 195,796,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,796,483.32/16,206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.30

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