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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.63, 22,425.87 and 8,798.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.63, 22,425.87 and 8,798.63 is: 12,142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.63 : 22,425.87 = 8,798.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.63/22,425.87 = 8,798.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.63x = 22,425.87 × 8,798.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.63x = 197,316,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,316,820.43/16,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.11

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