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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.62, 22,146.30 and 8,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.62, 22,146.30 and 8,878.26 is: 12,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.62 : 22,146.30 = 8,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.62/22,146.30 = 8,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.62x = 22,146.30 × 8,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.62x = 196,620,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,620,609.44/16,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.56

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