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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.04, 22,411.22 and 8,788.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.04, 22,411.22 and 8,788.04 is: 12,127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.04 : 22,411.22 = 8,788.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.04/22,411.22 = 8,788.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.04x = 22,411.22 × 8,788.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.04x = 196,950,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,950,697.81/16,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.48

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