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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.05, 22,386.44 and 8,770.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.05, 22,386.44 and 8,770.05 is: 12,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.05 : 22,386.44 = 8,770.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.05/22,386.44 = 8,770.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.05x = 22,386.44 × 8,770.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.05x = 196,330,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,330,154.27/16,222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.67

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