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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.76, 22,396.93 and 8,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.76, 22,396.93 and 8,777.76 is: 12,113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.76 : 22,396.93 = 8,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.76/22,396.93 = 8,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.76x = 22,396.93 × 8,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.76x = 196,594,876.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,594,876.28/16,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.23

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