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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.94, 22,412.49 and 8,788.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.94, 22,412.49 and 8,788.94 is: 12,128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.94 : 22,412.49 = 8,788.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.94/22,412.49 = 8,788.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.94x = 22,412.49 × 8,788.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.94x = 196,982,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,982,029.86/16,240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.73

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