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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.49, 22,294.86 and 8,887.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.49, 22,294.86 and 8,887.92 is: 12,265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.49 : 22,294.86 = 8,887.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.49/22,294.86 = 8,887.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.49x = 22,294.86 × 8,887.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.49x = 198,154,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,154,932.09/16,155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.49

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