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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.61, 22,286.75 and 8,882.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.61, 22,286.75 and 8,882.02 is: 12,257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.61 : 22,286.75 = 8,882.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.61/22,286.75 = 8,882.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.61x = 22,286.75 × 8,882.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.61x = 197,951,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,951,342.68/16,149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.34

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