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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.93, 22,418.07 and 8,792.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.93, 22,418.07 and 8,792.93 is: 12,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.93 : 22,418.07 = 8,792.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.93/22,418.07 = 8,792.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.93x = 22,418.07 × 8,792.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.93x = 197,120,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,120,520.25/16,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.28

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