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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.83, 22,392.96 and 8,774.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.83, 22,392.96 and 8,774.83 is: 12,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.83 : 22,392.96 = 8,774.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.83/22,392.96 = 8,774.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.83x = 22,392.96 × 8,774.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.83x = 196,494,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,494,417.20/16,226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.23

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