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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.28, 22,396.38 and 8,777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.28, 22,396.38 and 8,777.28 is: 12,112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.28 : 22,396.38 = 8,777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.28/22,396.38 = 8,777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.28x = 22,396.38 × 8,777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.28x = 196,579,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,579,298.25/16,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.63

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