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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.02, 22,431.78 and 8,803.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.02, 22,431.78 and 8,803.02 is: 12,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.02 : 22,431.78 = 8,803.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.02/22,431.78 = 8,803.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.02x = 22,431.78 × 8,803.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.02x = 197,467,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,467,407.98/16,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,148.09

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