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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.78, 22,435.77 and 8,805.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.78, 22,435.77 and 8,805.78 is: 12,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.78 : 22,435.77 = 8,805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.78/22,435.77 = 8,805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.78x = 22,435.77 × 8,805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.78x = 197,564,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,564,454.75/16,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.99

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