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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.92, 22,155.45 and 8,884.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.92, 22,155.45 and 8,884.83 is: 12,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.92 : 22,155.45 = 8,884.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.92/22,155.45 = 8,884.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.92x = 22,155.45 × 8,884.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.92x = 196,847,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,847,406.82/16,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.88

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