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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.10, 22,394.77 and 8,776.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.10, 22,394.77 and 8,776.10 is: 12,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.10 : 22,394.77 = 8,776.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.10/22,394.77 = 8,776.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.10x = 22,394.77 × 8,776.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.10x = 196,538,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,538,741.00/16,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.01

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