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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.38, 22,415.87 and 8,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.38, 22,415.87 and 8,791.38 is: 12,132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.38 : 22,415.87 = 8,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.38/22,415.87 = 8,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.38x = 22,415.87 × 8,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.38x = 197,066,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,066,453.18/16,243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.11

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