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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.82, 22,393.01 and 8,774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.82, 22,393.01 and 8,774.82 is: 12,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.82 : 22,393.01 = 8,774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.82/22,393.01 = 8,774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.82x = 22,393.01 × 8,774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.82x = 196,494,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,494,588.13/16,226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.25

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