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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.03, 22,434.74 and 8,805.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.03, 22,434.74 and 8,805.03 is: 12,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.03 : 22,434.74 = 8,805.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.03/22,434.74 = 8,805.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.03x = 22,434.74 × 8,805.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.03x = 197,538,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,538,514.72/16,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.96

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