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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.45, 22,407.66 and 8,785.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.45, 22,407.66 and 8,785.45 is: 12,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.45 : 22,407.66 = 8,785.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.45/22,407.66 = 8,785.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.45x = 22,407.66 × 8,785.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.45x = 196,861,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,861,264.51/16,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.91

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