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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.25, 22,446.06 and 8,813.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.25, 22,446.06 and 8,813.25 is: 12,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.25 : 22,446.06 = 8,813.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.25/22,446.06 = 8,813.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.25x = 22,446.06 × 8,813.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.25x = 197,822,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,822,738.30/16,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.29

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