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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.60, 24,334.70 and 8,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.60, 24,334.70 and 8,446.60 is: 12,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.60 : 24,334.70 = 8,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.60/24,334.70 = 8,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.60x = 24,334.70 × 8,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.60x = 205,545,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,545,477.02/16,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.32

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