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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.25, 22,508.55 and 8,858.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.25, 22,508.55 and 8,858.25 is: 12,224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.25 : 22,508.55 = 8,858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.25/22,508.55 = 8,858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.25x = 22,508.55 × 8,858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.25x = 199,386,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,386,363.04/16,310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.60

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