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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,242.05, 22,414.10 and 8,790.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,242.05, 22,414.10 and 8,790.05 is: 12,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,242.05 : 22,414.10 = 8,790.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,242.05/22,414.10 = 8,790.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,242.05x = 22,414.10 × 8,790.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,242.05x = 197,021,071.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,021,071.79/16,242.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.31

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