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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.28, 22,412.94 and 8,789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.28, 22,412.94 and 8,789.28 is: 12,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.28 : 22,412.94 = 8,789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.28/22,412.94 = 8,789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.28x = 22,412.94 × 8,789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.28x = 196,993,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,993,605.28/16,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.19

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