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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.75, 22,395.74 and 8,776.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.75, 22,395.74 and 8,776.75 is: 12,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.75 : 22,395.74 = 8,776.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.75/22,395.74 = 8,776.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.75x = 22,395.74 × 8,776.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.75x = 196,561,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,561,811.05/16,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.95

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