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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.80, 24,317.40 and 8,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.80, 24,317.40 and 8,811.60 is: 13,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.80 : 24,317.40 = 8,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.80/24,317.40 = 8,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.80x = 24,317.40 × 8,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.80x = 214,275,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,275,201.84/16,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.27

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