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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.02, 22,437.41 and 8,807.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.02, 22,437.41 and 8,807.02 is: 12,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.02 : 22,437.41 = 8,807.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.02/22,437.41 = 8,807.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.02x = 22,437.41 × 8,807.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.02x = 197,606,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,606,606.43/16,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.66

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