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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.22, 22,388.02 and 8,771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.22, 22,388.02 and 8,771.22 is: 12,104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.22 : 22,388.02 = 8,771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.22/22,388.02 = 8,771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.22x = 22,388.02 × 8,771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.22x = 196,370,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,370,248.78/16,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.27

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