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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.78, 22,427.49 and 8,799.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.78, 22,427.49 and 8,799.78 is: 12,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.78 : 22,427.49 = 8,799.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.78/22,427.49 = 8,799.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.78x = 22,427.49 × 8,799.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.78x = 197,356,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,356,977.95/16,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.71

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