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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.25, 22,396.44 and 8,777.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.25, 22,396.44 and 8,777.25 is: 12,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.25 : 22,396.44 = 8,777.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.25/22,396.44 = 8,777.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.25x = 22,396.44 × 8,777.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.25x = 196,579,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,579,152.99/16,229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.65

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