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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.27, 22,401.96 and 8,781.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.27, 22,401.96 and 8,781.27 is: 12,118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.27 : 22,401.96 = 8,781.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.27/22,401.96 = 8,781.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.27x = 22,401.96 × 8,781.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.27x = 196,717,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,717,659.29/16,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,118.18

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