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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.57, 22,366.44 and 8,755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.57, 22,366.44 and 8,755.57 is: 12,082.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.57 : 22,366.44 = 8,755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.57/22,366.44 = 8,755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.57x = 22,366.44 × 8,755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.57x = 195,830,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,830,931.07/16,207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.68

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