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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.75, 22,443.98 and 8,811.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.75, 22,443.98 and 8,811.75 is: 12,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.75 : 22,443.98 = 8,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.75/22,443.98 = 8,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.75x = 22,443.98 × 8,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.75x = 197,770,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,770,740.77/16,263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.22

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