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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.08, 22,389.12 and 8,772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.08, 22,389.12 and 8,772.08 is: 12,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.08 : 22,389.12 = 8,772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.08/22,389.12 = 8,772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.08x = 22,389.12 × 8,772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.08x = 196,399,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,399,151.77/16,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,105.41

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