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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.89, 22,394.48 and 8,775.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.89, 22,394.48 and 8,775.89 is: 12,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.89 : 22,394.48 = 8,775.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.89/22,394.48 = 8,775.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.89x = 22,394.48 × 8,775.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.89x = 196,531,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,531,449.21/16,227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.72

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