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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.25, 22,454.34 and 8,819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.25, 22,454.34 and 8,819.25 is: 12,170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.25 : 22,454.34 = 8,819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.25/22,454.34 = 8,819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.25x = 22,454.34 × 8,819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.25x = 198,030,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,030,438.05/16,271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.57

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