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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.78, 22,433.02 and 8,803.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.78, 22,433.02 and 8,803.78 is: 12,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.78 : 22,433.02 = 8,803.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.78/22,433.02 = 8,803.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.78x = 22,433.02 × 8,803.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.78x = 197,495,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,495,372.82/16,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.24

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