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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.96, 22,395.96 and 8,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.96, 22,395.96 and 8,776.96 is: 12,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.96 : 22,395.96 = 8,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.96/22,395.96 = 8,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.96x = 22,395.96 × 8,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.96x = 196,568,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,568,445.08/16,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.20

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