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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.88, 22,418.00 and 8,792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.88, 22,418.00 and 8,792.88 is: 12,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.88 : 22,418.00 = 8,792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.88/22,418.00 = 8,792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.88x = 22,418.00 × 8,792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.88x = 197,118,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,118,627.79/16,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.20

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