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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.44, 22,407.73 and 8,785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.44, 22,407.73 and 8,785.44 is: 12,123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.44 : 22,407.73 = 8,785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.44/22,407.73 = 8,785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.44x = 22,407.73 × 8,785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.44x = 196,861,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,861,722.41/16,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.94

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