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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.56, 22,407.78 and 8,785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.56, 22,407.78 and 8,785.56 is: 12,124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.56 : 22,407.78 = 8,785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.56/22,407.78 = 8,785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.56x = 22,407.78 × 8,785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.56x = 196,864,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,864,895.66/16,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.04

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