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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.22, 22,394.94 and 8,776.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.22, 22,394.94 and 8,776.22 is: 12,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.22 : 22,394.94 = 8,776.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.22/22,394.94 = 8,776.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.22x = 22,394.94 × 8,776.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.22x = 196,542,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,542,908.79/16,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.18

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