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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.94, 22,387.69 and 8,770.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.94, 22,387.69 and 8,770.94 is: 12,103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.94 : 22,387.69 = 8,770.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.94/22,387.69 = 8,770.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.94x = 22,387.69 × 8,770.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.94x = 196,361,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,361,085.73/16,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.91

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