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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.17, 22,445.94 and 8,813.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.17, 22,445.94 and 8,813.17 is: 12,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.17 : 22,445.94 = 8,813.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.17/22,445.94 = 8,813.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.17x = 22,445.94 × 8,813.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.17x = 197,819,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,819,885.03/16,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.18

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