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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.55, 22,387.13 and 8,770.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.55, 22,387.13 and 8,770.55 is: 12,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.55 : 22,387.13 = 8,770.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.55/22,387.13 = 8,770.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.55x = 22,387.13 × 8,770.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.55x = 196,347,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,347,443.02/16,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.36

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