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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.25, 22,367.39 and 8,756.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.25, 22,367.39 and 8,756.25 is: 12,083.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.25 : 22,367.39 = 8,756.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.25/22,367.39 = 8,756.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.25x = 22,367.39 × 8,756.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.25x = 195,854,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,854,414.91/16,208.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.63

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