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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.92, 22,394.48 and 8,775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.92, 22,394.48 and 8,775.92 is: 12,110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.92 : 22,394.48 = 8,775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.92/22,394.48 = 8,775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.92x = 22,394.48 × 8,775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.92x = 196,532,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,532,164.92/16,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.74

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