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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.75, 22,366.70 and 8,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.75, 22,366.70 and 8,755.75 is: 12,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.75 : 22,366.70 = 8,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.75/22,366.70 = 8,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.75x = 22,366.70 × 8,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.75x = 195,837,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,837,233.53/16,207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.94

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