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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.65, 22,115.52 and 8,856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.65, 22,115.52 and 8,856.26 is: 12,220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.65 : 22,115.52 = 8,856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.65/22,115.52 = 8,856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.65x = 22,115.52 × 8,856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.65x = 195,860,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,860,684.58/16,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.94

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