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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.30, 22,386.78 and 8,770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.30, 22,386.78 and 8,770.30 is: 12,103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.30 : 22,386.78 = 8,770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.30/22,386.78 = 8,770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.30x = 22,386.78 × 8,770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.30x = 196,338,776.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,338,776.63/16,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.02

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