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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.02, 22,390.56 and 8,773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.02, 22,390.56 and 8,773.02 is: 12,106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.02 : 22,390.56 = 8,773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.02/22,390.56 = 8,773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.02x = 22,390.56 × 8,773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.02x = 196,432,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,432,830.69/16,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.79

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