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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.43, 22,393.85 and 8,775.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.43, 22,393.85 and 8,775.43 is: 12,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.43 : 22,393.85 = 8,775.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.43/22,393.85 = 8,775.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.43x = 22,393.85 × 8,775.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.43x = 196,515,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,515,563.24/16,227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.09

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