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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.54, 22,394.07 and 8,775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.54, 22,394.07 and 8,775.54 is: 12,110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.54 : 22,394.07 = 8,775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.54/22,394.07 = 8,775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.54x = 22,394.07 × 8,775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.54x = 196,520,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,520,057.05/16,227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.28

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