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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,460.09, 22,714.75 and 8,906.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,460.09, 22,714.75 and 8,906.25 is: 12,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,460.09 : 22,714.75 = 8,906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,460.09/22,714.75 = 8,906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,460.09x = 22,714.75 × 8,906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,460.09x = 202,303,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,303,312.82/16,460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.54

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