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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.50, 22,427.07 and 8,799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.50, 22,427.07 and 8,799.50 is: 12,143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.50 : 22,427.07 = 8,799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.50/22,427.07 = 8,799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.50x = 22,427.07 × 8,799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.50x = 197,347,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,347,002.47/16,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.31

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