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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.38, 22,435.18 and 8,805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.38, 22,435.18 and 8,805.38 is: 12,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.38 : 22,435.18 = 8,805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.38/22,435.18 = 8,805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.38x = 22,435.18 × 8,805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.38x = 197,550,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,550,151.08/16,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.42

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