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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.26, 22,366.01 and 8,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.26, 22,366.01 and 8,755.26 is: 12,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.26 : 22,366.01 = 8,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.26/22,366.01 = 8,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.26x = 22,366.01 × 8,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.26x = 195,820,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,820,232.71/16,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.25

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