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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.25, 22,703.27 and 8,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.25, 22,703.27 and 8,999.25 is: 12,419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.25 : 22,703.27 = 8,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.25/22,703.27 = 8,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.25x = 22,703.27 × 8,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.25x = 204,312,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,312,357.55/16,451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.26

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