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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.88, 24,194.93 and 8,222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.88, 24,194.93 and 8,222.92 is: 12,336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.88 : 24,194.93 = 8,222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.88/24,194.93 = 8,222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.88x = 24,194.93 × 8,222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.88x = 198,952,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,952,872.19/16,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.73

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