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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.80, 22,211.26 and 8,827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.80, 22,211.26 and 8,827.28 is: 12,181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.80 : 22,211.26 = 8,827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.80/22,211.26 = 8,827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.80x = 22,211.26 × 8,827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.80x = 196,065,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,065,010.99/16,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.88

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