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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.13, 22,425.19 and 8,798.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.13, 22,425.19 and 8,798.13 is: 12,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.13 : 22,425.19 = 8,798.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.13/22,425.19 = 8,798.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.13x = 22,425.19 × 8,798.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.13x = 197,299,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,299,714.90/16,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.42

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